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Volunteer Information Assistant
When We Need You
From 09/10/2009 onwards
About Opportunity
To distribute Guide Dogs Enquiry literature, visit distribution points on a regular basis and, promote our services out in the community and with key agencies. You must be able to understand and be able to explain the leaflets to prospective enquirers, dispelling the myths surrounding Guide Dog ownership, pass enquiries onto the Information Officer and appropriate District Teams within 24 hours of receiving them. You'll be required to attend local events with staff members or on your own with supporting literature. You will be able to respond to questions that are of a non-technical nature regarding enquiring for a guide dog and identify where Guide Dog literature should be displayed. Don't worry - we'll show you how. HOW TO GET INVOLVED: You can telephone us or email us using the contact details on the right/select the REGISTER INTEREST button. We will contact you within 5 working days. If you don't hear from us within that time contact the Volunteer Centre. We will then get in touch and send you an application pack which you should complete and return to us as soon as possible. You should be able to start volunteering with us within 4 weeks of initial contact. This is dependant on how quickly you return the paperwork to us.
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About Guide Dogs For The Blind Association
To provide guide dogs mobility and other rehabilitation services that meet the needs of blind and partially sighted people.
Skills & Experience
We need people with their own car who are able to travel to different locations. You will need to be a good team worker and have excellent communication skills. Honesty, reliability and enthusiasm are the main qualities we need from our volunteers.
Travel Details
These events happen throughout Scotland. You will decide your area of work with your support worker when you join us.
Restrictions
Guide Dog Association for the Blind guidelines state that people under 18 years cannot undertake this type of volunteering opportunity.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Guide Dogs Association for the Blind will offer induction training so that volunteers are familiar with the working practices and policies of the organisation. Ongoing support and training will be offered by support staff who are always available.
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Sensory impairment
Expenses Detail
Travel expenses are paid when agreed in advance with Support Worker. Petrol costs are reimbursed at 40p per mile. Public transport costs reimbursed on production of valid tickets.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
This is flexible and can be negotiated with the Guide Dog Association for the Blind staff members.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
33-1360
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Gibfield Park Avenue
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0SU
Contact: Lindsay Lloyd
Tel: 0845 371 7771
Email: volunteer@guidedogs.org.uk
Website: http://www.guidedogs.org....
