Organisation

Blind Veterans UK

Wigan Borough

 

Role and Opportunity Details  (to apply for this role you must be 18+)

Home Visitor – Golborne

Can you spare a few hours a week to brighten someone’s day?

We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are. Our community home visitors provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can often feel isolated or lonely.

Our wonderful veteran would really enjoy having a good old chat about all his memories and life in general.

By popping by once a week or fortnight to see a veteran in their area, home visitors are a friendly face that can make all the difference to our veterans.  A visit could be a simple chat and a cup of tea, helping out with odd jobs around the home that can otherwise be a struggle for our veterans to complete or getting out and about in the local area.  You will never be asked to do any personal care.

Although you will be working in the community independently, your manager is only a phone call away and there is a network of other volunteers for you to link in with too.  Volunteers must be over the age of 18 years and understand the importance of confidentiality and relationship boundaries.  The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about the role please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you!

 

Specific Skills Required

  • Friendly & warm.
  • Happy to work individually.
  • Patient & empathetic.
  • Reliable.
  • Able to maintain boundaries.
  • Good listener.
  • Good sense of humour.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

 

Benefits of Volunteering with this organisation

  • Full training and support.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Reduce loneliness & isolation for our veterans.

 

Level of commitment required 

Ongoing opportunity.

 

Date(s) / Time(s) Required

Flexible.

 

Volunteer Opportunity Number

VO10544

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