Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

Volunteering

Club Helper (Littlehampton Area)

For 4Sight Vision Support

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The purpose of the role is to assist the Volunteer Club Leader of an affiliated social/activity club. The clubs are run and operated by volunteers under the support of 4Sight Vision Support and are set-up for our members to improve their well-being. The clubs provide friendship, activities and the opportunity to talk to other people with sight loss.

Skills

The passion to make a positive difference to people with sight loss would be advantageous. Having good communication skills and the ability to work part of a team and with vulnerable people is essential. Being friendly and self-motivated is key due to the nature of this role.

About 4Sight Vision Support

4Sight Vision Support is a charity supporting people with sight loss and a membership organisation, based in West Sussex.
We provide services to improve health and wellbeing, promote independence and prevent social isolation.
We also provide information, advice and practical support to anyone with sight impairment, carers, families and other organisations.
4Sight Vision Support operates with a small staff team and several hundred volunteers who are essential in the delivery of our services.
We rely on fundraising, events, donations, legacies and other activities to the meet the annual costs involved in running 4Sight Vision Support. We work closely with other local organisations, councils and health services to provide comprehensive sustainable support to everyone affected by sight loss.

Interests

  • Disability
  • Health and Social Care
  • Older People
  • Young People

Activities

  • Advice and Information
  • Supporting People and Befriending

Details

  • Yes - DBS check required
  • Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
  • Yes - Expenses reimbursed
  • Yes - Health and Safety Policy
  • Yes - Is it fully accessible
  • Yes - Ongoing support
  • No - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
  • Yes - Suitable for Under 18's
    16 and over
  • Yes - Training provided
  • Yes - Volunteer induction
  • Yes - Volunteer Policy
  • Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Yes - Written role description

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No Yes No No No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Clubs usually operate weekly, fortnightly or monthly and run for approximately 2 hours although some extra time will be needed to do some organisation from home. Every other Tuesday 2-4pm

Location

The Littlehampton Girlguiding Centre
Duke Street
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 6EU

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