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.
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.
Available Volunteer Roles
SocialEyes Group Volunteer
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 Nia on 07458 829635 or email ngreer@visionsupport.org.uk or click the link below to read the full volunteer description.
Click here for our SocialEyes Volunteer Description
