Befriender - Lisburn

Are you a good listener? Are you friendly, patient and able to build a good rapport with people? If so, we need enthusiastic befriending volunteers to help blind and partially sighted people with the small tasks they cannot do. Helping them build their confidence, feel less isolated and remain independent in their home.

An Enhanced Access NI check is required for this role.

What will I be doing?

• Working on a one-to-one basis with the blind or partially sighted person in the person's home.

• Providing support and listening skills.
• Advise people on RNIB and other services that are available to them locally
• Assist with reading post, newsletters or magazines
• Helping with correspondence
• Assist with enquiries about Talking Books

What skills and qualities can I bring to this role?

• Ability to work independently

• Friendly, helpful and understanding
• Good communication and listening skills
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed
• Ability to encourage and motivate clients to participate in activities
• Reliability and a commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner

When will I be needed?

• The hours for this post are flexible (preferably daytime/ weekends)

• Visits vary from weekly, fortnightly or monthly

Where will I be volunteering?

You will be visiting clients in their homes within the Lisburn City Council area.

What will I gain from the role?

• Satisfaction from directly helping blind and partially sighted people in your local area

• The enjoyment of meeting a wide range of people with different lives and experiences
• Better understanding of the needs of blind and partially sighted people

What support will I be given?

• Induction
• Understanding Sight Loss training
• Expenses - all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed including expenses to attend training
• Supervision and support from your volunteer manager/ co-ordinator

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

• England
• Wales
• Scotland
• Northern Ireland
• Special events
• Nationwide

Volunteer

• Volunteering opportunities
• How do I apply?
• FAQs - volunteering with RNIB
• Volunteers' Week 1 - 7 June
• Meet our volunteers
• Contact the volunteering team