As a Vision Support Volunteer you will help us to support people with a vision impairment who live in Cheshire, Halton and North Wales.
Volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups but what brings them together is that they are all interested in supporting people with a vision impairment.
There is something for everybody so whether you want to do your volunteering from home, in one of our offices or Resource Centres, or if you want to be out in the community there is something to suit you.
How to get involved
There are various roles available as a volunteer such as supporting with our social groups or our campaigning groups, making befriender phone calls or even volunteering in one of our resource centres.
If you would like to find out more about a particular volunteering role please get in touch and one of our Volunteer Coordinators can go through the current volunteering opportunities with you.
Josh Garland Community Engagement Coordinator (Cheshire) – 07842 319377 jgarland@vsionsupport.org.uk
Vision Support Community Engagement Coordinator (North East Wales) – 01244 381515 information@visionsupport.org.uk
What support would I get as a volunteer?
You would have the support of the Volunteer coordinator in your area and of any other member of staff involved with your work. We will also provide you with any training you may need to carry out your role. In addition all volunteers receive an induction to the organisation, and will be invited to attend Awareness training and Sighted guided training. Agreed travel expenses can also be reimbursed. Once a year we hold a Volunteer Celebration Day to which all our volunteers are invited.
Still interested? What next?
You can either download and complete the volunteer application form and the application pack below or you can contact us and chat with the services coordinator in your area to see what’s currently available. We look forward to hearing from you and remember you will be making a difference to the lives of people with a vision impairment.
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If you would like a copy of the application form posting out to you please call us on 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
Please note a DBS check may be needed for certain roles.
Current Available Volunteer Roles
Swimming/Gym Volunteer.
We are currently looking for some Swimming/ Gym volunteers, these individuals will offer assistance and sighted guidance to individuals who have a vision impairment whilst they are at the gym or swimming pool (i.e., helping them locate the changing facilities, letting them know when they’ve reached the end of the pool and helping them move between the gym equipment).
For more information about the role or to request an application, please contact Josh on 07842 319377 or jgarland@visionsupport.org.uk
Socialise Group Volunteers. Llandudno and Chester.
Socialise is a social group for people living with sight loss who are of working age. The group meet monthly at a restaurant/pub alternating between Llandudno and Chester.
To find out more call Josh on 07842 319377 or email jgarland@visionsupport.org.uk or click the link below to read the full volunteer description.
Click here for our Socialise Volunteer Description
Rhyl Visionaires Group Volunteers
The Rhyl Visionaires are a fun, friendly and relaxed social group which provides social opportunities for people living with a vision impairment.
To find out more call Vision Support on 01244 381515 or email information@visionsupport.org.uk
or click the link below to read the full volunteer description.
Click here for our Rhyl Visionaires Volunteer Description
Home Befrienders. Cheshire.
Visiting people in their own homes to help relieve social isolation. Visiting people who may be housebound or live alone, and ensure they are receiving any other services that they may need.
To find out more call Josh on 07842 319377 or email jgarland@visionsupport.org.uk or click the link below to read the full volunteer description.
Click here for our Home Befriender Volunteer Description
Lets Talk Volunteers. Cheshire.
Chatting with people on the phone to help relieve social isolation. Chatting on the phone to people who may be housebound or live alone, and ensure they are receiving any other services that they may need.
To find out more call Josh on 07842 319377 or email jgarland@visionsupport.org.uk or click the link below to read the full volunteer description.
Click here for our Lets Talk Volunteer Description
Northwich Social Group Volunteers
To find out more call Josh on 07842 319377 or email jgarland@visionsupport.org.uk
or click the link below to read the full volunteer description.
Click here for our Northwich Social Group Volunteer Description
