Would you like to help provide administrative support for a small group of volunteers working with blind and partially sighted people? We are looking for someone who can coordinate new requests from blind and partially sighted clients who would like to work with a volunteer, liaise between volunteers, clients and the Project Coordinator and help facilitate administrative aspects of the project.
An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure check is required for this role.
What will I be doing?
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Contacting a blind or partially sighted person about what element of the service they require and gathering relevant information about their needs
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Coordinating new requests for a volunteer from within a geographic area. This will include identifying a suitable volunteer in your team and arranging an initial session between the client and volunteer
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Contacting or visiting blind or partially sighted people, where necessary, to introduce the volunteer and discuss what the volunteer and buddy will be doing
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Following up with clients and volunteers after their initial buddy sessions to gather feedback
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Supporting volunteers with their regular monthly statistics reporting and expense claims
What skills and qualities can I bring to this role?
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Ability to manage a small group of volunteers
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Friendly and sociable
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Enthusiasm for supporting blind and partially sighted people
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Flexibility
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A good communicator
When will I be needed?
The Volunteer Group Leader role is a flexible role and will depend on when you are available and when the service is required.
Where will I be volunteering?
The Volunteer Group Leader will mainly be based from your home and will involve communicating with people via the telephone and/or by e-mail. Also, if preferred, you could be based in the Birmingham office when volunteering. However, there may be very occasional home visits when necessary but only if agreed by the Project Coordinator.
What will I gain from the role?
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Experience in managing a small group of volunteers
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Knowledge about administering a project
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A sense of achievement through supporting blind and partially sighted people to be as independent as possible
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A greater understanding of how people manage with sight loss
What support will I be given?
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Full training will be provided to all volunteers
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Understanding Sight Loss pack
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Expenses to cover travel and subsistence
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Supervision and support from Project Coordinator
How do I apply?
To apply for this role, please complete and return the Application form (Word 79KB) to volunteering@rnib.org.uk.
If you would like the application form in a different format (such as standard print, large print, braille or audio) or if you have any general enquiries, please contact the Volunteering Team on: 0845 603 0575 or 01733 375 450 or email volunteering@rnib.org.uk