Organisation Name:
Royal National Institute of Blind People
Organisation's Cause(s):
Disability Services
Location of voluntary activity:
Homebased
When are volunteers needed: 1 Hour per Week
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Advice / Information / Support
Befriending / Buddying
Community Work
Role description:
Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? If your answer is yes, we'd really like you to facilitate our weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others.
This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline or mobile phone We ask you to commit to between 1 and 3 hours per week to facilitate Talk and Support befriending groups which will be at the same day and time each week. Each group runs for an hour.
Key requirements
This role requires 2 references
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
You must be at least 18 years old to apply
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Effective listening skills
Good verbal communication skills
Work with wide range of people
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
Vision impaired
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
RNIB Welcome Pack
Understanding Sight Loss
Volunteer Training
Support From Your Volunteer Manager
Expenses
How to get involved:
Email volunteering@rnib.org.uk to receive an application form
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 04-03-2027