CamSight is a Cambridgeshire charity that supports local people of all ages living with low vision and blindness to live the lives they choose. We work to enhance independence, improve well-being, and ...
Astronomy Companion for a Visually Impaired Service User
Contact person
CamSight Volunteer Team
#109285
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Summary
We are looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer to support a visually impaired service user in attending weekly astronomy talks.
Detailed description
Role Overview:
We are looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer to support a visually impaired service user in attending weekly astronomy talks at the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge. Your role will involve:
- Collecting the service user from their home in Great Shelford
- Driving them to the Institute of Astronomy for the talk
- Providing sighted guidance and assistance during the event
- Returning them home afterwards
Requirements:
- Access to a car, a valid driving license and proof of insurance.
- Comfortable providing sighted guidance (training will be provided)
- Friendly, patient, and reliable
Why Volunteer?
This is a fantastic opportunity to share in fascinating astronomy discussions while making a real difference to someone’s life. You’ll help ensure they can enjoy these events fully and safely.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
🤝 Extra support
About CamSight
CamSight is a Cambridgeshire charity that supports local people of all ages living with low vision and blindness to live the lives they choose. We work to enhance independence, improve well-being, and improve inclusion.
Our vision
A world of equality, in which people of all ages who are blind or have low vision achieve the possibilities they choose in life.
Our values
At CamSight, we strive for a world of equality, in which people of all ages who have low vision and blindness achieve the possibilities they choose in life.
In this mission, we aim to uphold the following values in all that we do:
o Person-centred
Our beneficiaries are at the heart of everything we do. We see individuals as whole people, not defined by one element of their lives. Our work is holistic in approach. All are welcome at CamSight.
o Empowering
We enable everyone to be able to reach their full potential. We provide the tools, information, and advice to allow people to live the lives they choose. We do not prescribe or dictate terms; we empower decision and action. We invest in our staff and volunteers to meet their aspirations and those of CamSight.
o Friendly
We are caring and empathetic to all we work with. We are a friendly voice at the end of a telephone call or a friendly face to chat with over a cup of tea. We are responsive in our communication and in our work. We create a positive, professional environment in which to work.
o Collaborative
We work well together and with others. We are flexible and adaptable in our approach, looking to build our partnerships and networks for the benefit of our beneficiaries.
o Accountable
We are accountable to each other and to our beneficiaries. We monitor and report our impact, our finances, our progress, and our plans in an open and honest way. We build trust through transparency. We welcome feedback and we work to improve.