Sighted Guide Volunteers are URGENTLY Vrequired throughout Northumberland to safely guide someone with sight loss while they participate in a variety of activities. As a Sighted Guide you will undergo training and learn to safely guide someone with sight loss to get out and about in their local community and participate in a range of activities whilst building self-confidence, increasing social interaction, and promoting independence.
Skills/Experience:
Have a passion to help someone within the VI community.
Being patient, empathetic, warm and friendly.
Have good verbal communication skills.
Be physically fit enough to guide a person.
Be willing to undertake any training as reasonably required.
Minimum age for this role is 18.
A DBS check will be required.
Volunteer Drivers
Volunteer drivers are required throughout Northumberland to provide transport and one to one guidance/assistance to vision impaired people. This will involve provide a transport service to blind and visually impaired people looking to achieve greater independence but require support to attend to clubs and support groups, hospital appointments and events.
Skills/Experience:
· Volunteers must be willing to provide assistance to vision impaired passengers
· Have a friendly and patient manner
· A current clean driving license and insurance
· Willingness to maintain a good understanding of the Highway Code and relevant safety legislation is required
What you can expect from us:
DBS checks
Volunteer policy
Expenses reimbursed
Written role description
Ongoing support
Training provided
Equal Opportunities policy
Volunteer induction
If you think you can help, please contact Vision Northumberland on 01670 514316, email: info@visionnorthumberland.org.uk or download an application form <HERE>
