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Blind Veterans UK
- VO101068
Can you spare a few hours a week or fortnight to brighten someone’s day?
We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are. Our community home visitors provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can’t reach our centres, and can often feel isolated or lonely.
By popping by once a week or fortnight to see a veteran in their area, home visitors are a friendly face that can make all the difference to our veterans. A visit could be a simple chat and a cup of tea, helping out with odd jobs around the home that can otherwise be a struggle for our veterans to complete or getting out and about in the local area. You will never be asked to do any personal care.
Our blind veteran in the Elgin area of Moray would like a volunteer to be their guide and driver so that they can enjoy trips to the café.
Although you will be working in the community independently, your manager is only a phone call away and there is a network of other volunteers for you to link in with too.
Due to the rural location you will need to have your own car, but we will cover all reasonable expenses. Volunteers must be over the age of 21 and have held their license for 2+ years. Volunteers must also understand the importance of relationship boundaries. The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.
Experience required
Friendly & warm
Happy to work individually
Patient & empathetic
Reliable
Able to maintain boundaries
Good listener
Good sense of humour
Strong interpersonal skills
Travel details
Travel by car due to the rural location.
Travel expenses
Mileage (45p per mile)
Refreshments up to the value of £10 (to be pre-agreed with the Volunteer Coordinator)
Support
Training details
Volunteers will complete Induction Training before starting in the role and also face to face Sighted Guide training. There is also a requirement for volunteers to complete some online training modules - additional support is available where required.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 21
The volunteer must be aged over 21, have held a driving licence for 2+ years and be able to use their own car for volunteering.
Availability
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Frequency & commitment
Ideally once a week. Minimum commitment of 6 months.
Volunteers (aged 21-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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