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31 - Telecare/Phone Support
When We Need You
From 01/11/2008 onwards
About Opportunity
Training provided. Volunteer would be matched up with VIP. Volunteer would always phone Visually-Impaired Client. The VIP may be isolated and may not have contact with anyone during the day. The volunteer and client would agree on a suitable time for a call, set a time limit - usually 10-15 minutes per call, every 2 weeks. Expenses provided. The volunteer can always contact FSB if they have any concerns or issues. Support always given.
About Fife Society For The Blind
To provide services and resources to assist its clients in developing independence in the areas of travel, communication and living skills. To provide information about services available to visually impaired people in such a way as to enable such individuals to make informed choices. To increase public knowledge and awareness of visual impaired people and associated issues through the provision of training, education and advice.
Skills & Experience
Listening skills, sympathy, diplomacy, interest in others, good telephone manner, friendly.
Travel Details
No travel - home-based.
Requirements
Informal Chat
Work Type
Care / Support worker
Client Group
Sensory impairment
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
No minimum commitment required.
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
4
Reference Code
31-1280
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Fife Sensory Impairment Centre
13 Wilson Avenue
Kirkcaldy
Scotland
KY2 5EF
Contact: Amanda Graham
Tel: 01592 644979
Email: liz.reid@fsbinsight.co.uk
