This is a unique opportunity to work with blind and partially sighted children and young people (age 0-25) alongside RNIB Scotland's Educational and Family Services Team
We need confident, energetic volunteers to support children and young people on both an individual and group basis at events and activities including leisure, sport and fun educational events.
Due to the nature of this role volunteers need to be over 18.
This role requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
What will I be doing?
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Acting as a sighted guide and providing mobility support on a one-to-one basis
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Assisting with individuals' support requirements during an activity, whilst enabling them to be as independent as possible
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Encouraging and motivating children and young people to get involved in activities
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Assisting staff with the smooth running of events, activities and residentials which usually involve overnight stays and could take place at weekends
What skills and qualities can I bring to this role?
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A genuine interest in working with children and young people
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Enthusiasm, confidence, patience and a sense of fun
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Encourage and promote an positive attitude to sight loss
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Good listening and communication skills
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Ability to demonstrate confidentiality as per RNIB policy
When will I be needed?
This will vary according to the Event. Activities and residentials are taking place across Scotland throughout the year - including during school holidays, evenings and weekends. We will contact you in advance when we need your help. You will be asked to commit to the whole activity or residential, including arriving in time to assist with setting up and attending training. The residentials can be a 1-5 night experience.
Location
Various locations throughout Scotland, depending on where the activities are taking place.
What will I gain from the role?
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Practical experience of working with Blind a partially sighted children and young people
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The opportunity to work with professionals in the field of sight loss and share experiences and knowledge
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A sense of achievement in encouraging and supporting children and young people
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Fun!
What support will I be given?
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Induction
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Understanding Sight Loss Pack
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Expenses - all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed including expenses to attend training
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Supervision and support from your volunteer manager/ co-ordinator
Contact Details
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