Reading Volunteer

We are looking for a volunteer to befriend and read to someone we support at our services. You will provide companionship to someone we support by spending time with them, visiting them and reading to them. Skills required To love to read To have a good sense of humour, love to chat and be a good listener To be punctual and reliable To be kind, empathetic and patient To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures To be able to assist when necessary with sighted guide/orientation. Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning) Safeguarding H&S Manual Handling How to be Eye Care Aware Fire Safety Infection Control Data Security and Confidentiality First Aid All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours. Benefits This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others. SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills. Through this volunteer role, you can gain experience and develop your skill set. On top of this, SeeAbility provides training which could be added to your CV. Volunteers can claim travel expenses. About US Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799! We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time. SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.