Home Visitor (Haddington)

• Blind Veterans UK (East Lothian)

• VO101700

Can you spare a couple of hours a 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 older veteran in East Lothian would love to have visits at home from a male volunteer to reminisce over a cup of tea. Please note that the volunteer will likely need their own transport to travel to and from the veteran's home due to the rural location.

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. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 years and understand the importance of confidentiality and 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.

Travel expenses

We reimburse reasonable expenses, this includes bus or train fares and car mileage (45 pence per mile). Other expenses may be considered and approved by the Volunteer Coordinator. Expenses are paid monthly.

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Training details

All of our volunteers complete induction training which includes our values, confidentiality, boundaries, safeguarding and an overview of understanding sight loss. Volunteers receive ongoing support and training from the Volunteer Coordinator.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
Male only The blind veteran has specifically stated they feel more comfortable with support from a male volunteer

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across East Lothian.

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