Activities Volunteer for Visually Impaired Young People

Sight Loss Shropshire is a charity that supports visually impaired people of all ages living in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

Our charity recently started an events programme for young people aged 14-25, offering exciting activities to youngsters, such as rock climbing, pottery workshops or raft building:

https://sightlossshropshire.org.uk/our-services/young-peoples-activities/

Many of our young participants have additional needs.

We are looking for one or two dedicated volunteers who will support our activities with a friendly and hands-on approach.

The role will include:

• On-the-day support of events

• Set-up and clear-up of activities

• Offering refreshments and making participants feel comfortable

• Friendly communication with visually impaired young people, their family members and friends

• Supporting young people in accessing activities to maximise participation

• Support with admin and capturing the day

About Sight Loss Shropshire

Sight Loss Shropshire is a registered charity established in 1922, that supports visually impaired people of all ages living in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

WHAT WE DO

- Provide free Living Well with Sight Loss courses over the phone and face-to-face: information, advice, support and practical solutions
- Give grants to help visually impaired people to acquire specialist equipment
- Support a network of local social groups for visually impaired people
- Raise awareness of sight loss issues and help improve local sight loss services
- Host major social sight loss events
- Offer digital tech training on smart phones and tablets for people with sight loss

What skills do I need?

You will work closely with the Children & Young People Activities Coordinator. If you are practical, organised and great at interacting with people, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

• The chance to make a vital contribution to the lives of young people with sight loss
• Be a part of a friendly team that makes a difference
• Paid travel expenses
• Supervision
• Branded Polo shirt

What we ask from you

• Aged 18 years or older
• Willing and able to get involved in activities
• Be hands on
• Approachable with good communication skills
• Positive and patient
• Able to travel to venues
• Willing to be DBS checked

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

Hours: Estimated two days per month, weekends or during school holidays