Volunteering

Sighted Guide Volunteer Driver & Walker Bognor Regis (Stroller Group)

For 4Sight Vision Support

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The purpose of this role is to be a sighted guide volunteer for visually impaired walkers on a group walk, enabling enjoyment of the outdoors and access to exercise which can help to reduce stress and increase wellbeing and prevent social isolation. Stroller Walks will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month followed by refreshments in Hotham Park Cafe.

Skills

• Must be generally fit and active and able to walk approximately 4 miles.
• Have the passion to make a positive difference to people with sight loss.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Friendly person with the ability to work with vulnerable people is essential.
• Able to work under direction.
• Must follow all policies and procedures as implemented within the organisation having due regard to confidentiality. 

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.

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
• No - Suitable for Under 18's
  Volunteers must be over 18
• Yes - Training provided
  Sighted Guide training
• Yes - Volunteer induction
• Yes - Volunteer Policy
• Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
• Yes - Written role description

Availability

Once a month on a Wednesday 10am - 12pm approximately. Stroller Walks will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month

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