Winter Befriending Volunteer (Temporary Role) - Stapleford
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
CamSight Volunteer Team
Provided
#129596
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We are looking for a friendly volunteer to provide temporary support to a gentleman with sight loss who lives in Stapleford while his regular volunteer is away
Could you spare a little time this winter to brighten someone's week?
We are looking for a friendly volunteer to provide temporary support to a gentleman with sight loss who lives in Stapleford while his regular volunteer is away between December and April.
The role involves visiting once a week and either accompanying him on a gentle local walk or driving him to a nearby café for a hot drink, a chat, and some company. He doesn't need to walk far, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys conversation and helping others stay connected to their community.
What would you be doing?
- Visiting a gentleman with sight loss on a weekly basis
- Enjoying a short walk together in the local area, if suitable
- Driving to a local coffee shop for a drink and a chat
- Providing companionship and social connection during the winter months
What skills do you need?
- A friendly and caring nature
- Good communication and listening skills
- Reliability and patience
- A driving license and access to a vehicle would be beneficial
Training and support No previous experience is necessary. Full training, including sighted guide training, and ongoing support will be provided.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference during the winter months, helping someone stay connected, active, and engaged while their regular volunteer is away.
Commitment: Weekly visits between December and April.
If you'd like to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.
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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.