Community Volunteer - Erdington Sight Loss Support Group
About this opportunity
Opportunity ID
Opportunity -12191
Opportunity type
Supporting Groups
Description
Would you like to play a key role in supporting blind and partially sighted people in your local area? Are you great at communicating, love meeting others and enjoy using your admin and organisational skills? If this sounds like you, you’re the person we’re looking for to support our Erdington Sight Loss Support group meeting. The group began in 2019 and we resumed meeting face to face in May 2022.
We would like your help with:
• Planning and organising group meetings
• Liaising with the venue
• Contacting and booking guest speakers
• Supporting volunteers with sight loss with their volunteering activities.
• Sighted guiding
• Giving practical help to individuals so they can take part in the events.
How often will I be needed?
- 14 Hours per Month
Key requirements
- This role requires an enhanced criminal record check and 2 references.
Location
Region
- West Midlands
Additional location information
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Home based admin - up to 3 hours a week Oiko’s Café, 58 High Street, Erdington, B23 6RH: The group meets at Oiko’s Café every third Thursday from 13:00 – 14:30.
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 16 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- Effective listening skills;Good communication skills;An understanding of issues affecting blind / partially sighted people;Ability to digest information