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Sensory Support Volunteers
When We Need You
From 27/01/2012 onwards
About Opportunity
The Go Active Project provides support for Adults affected by sight loss to access and participate in community based social and recreational activities and is participant led. Volunteers are required to support participants individually or in group settings, the role will include facilitating introductions, engagement, relationship & confidence building & providing sighted guiding to participants to engage in their chosen activity/event. Some activities participants may require support with include: Leisure Classes Social/educational/ support groups Walking Group Tandem cycling Day trips Road shows/information events Volunteers will be expected to: Support individuals (1:1) or in small groups to participate in activities. This may be through sighted guiding, describing environments and orientating people with their surroundings Facilitate introductions, if and when required Encourage independence Provide encouragement and support to all participants Join in with activities as required Resource local services or activities available
Availability
Flexible
About Visibility
Vision Statement Visibility listens and responds to people affected by visual impairment to encourage a culture and environment which promotes choice and independence for all.
Mission Statement Visibility will resource and deliver a range of specialist services, tailored to the individual and shaped by the needs and opinions of people affected by visual impairment.
Values and Ethos Visibility is:
friendly
strategic
innovative and creative
dynamic
successful
Visibility works in a way that is:
person centred
non judgemental
enabling
reliable
accountable
confidential
Visibility is an organisation which takes pride in our:
success
integrity
independence
quality service provision
ability to listen and respond to the people who use our services
Skills & Experience
Volunteers come from all walks of life and do not need to have experience to participate. We will give you visual impairment awareness, induction and other relevant ongoing training to ensure you understand how best to support people. We would like all volunteers to have: Excellent verbal communication skills Excellent listening skills Patience A positive attitude towards people with disabilities Willingness to take part in activities Willingness to undertake appropriate training as required by Visibility Proven reliability Good sense of humour Understanding of health and safety issues Local knowledge of service/activities available
Travel Details
Activities may take place anytime during the week, day or evenings, and at weekends and you can volunteer for as many activities as suits your own personal circumstances.
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
All volunteers will be required to attend training specific to their role from time to time, there is also a requirement for volunteers to meet with the Co-ordinator every 3 months to discuss their experience of volunteering for Visibility.
Work Type
Care / Support worker
Client Group
Sensory impairment
Expenses Detail
Travel and activity expenses for volunteers are reimbursed.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Depends on the event
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
20
Reference Code
23-751
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
2 Queen Crescent
Glasgow
G4 9BW
Contact: Rosemary Cameron
Tel: 0141 572 0744/332 4632
Email: rosemary.cameron@visibility.or...
Website: http://www.visibility.org...
