Organisation

Blind Veterans UK

Hindley,

Wigan, WN2

 

 

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

Community Home Visitors.

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.  By popping by once a week or fortnight to see a veteran in their area (Hindley, WN2), home visitors are a friendly face that can make all the difference to their lives.  A visit could be a simple chat and a cup of tea or getting out and about in the local area.

 

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.
• Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
• Reduce loneliness & isolation for our veteran.

 

Level of commitment required 

Ongoing opportunity.

 

Date(s) / Time(s) Required

Various

 

Volunteer Opportunity Number

VO10594