Opportunity type: Long-term Commitment
Role: Befriending, caring
District: Boroughwide, Astley Bridge, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Bromley Cross, Crompton, Farnworth, Great Lever, Halliwell, Harper Green, Heaton & Lostock, Horwich & Blackrod, Horwich North East, Hulton, Kearsley, Little Lever & Darcy Lever, Rumworth, Smithills, Tonge & The Haulgh, Westhoughton North & Chew Moor
Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access? No
Location: From home
Description: Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? We need you to facilitate our weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others. This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline or mobile phone We ask you to commit to between 1 and 3 hours per week to facilitate Talk and Support befriending groups which will be at the same day and time each week. Each group runs for an hour. Home based This role is home based Additional location information Home Based: over the telephone (this role requires you to have a landline or mobile telephone) The groups meet during the day from Monday to Friday. Who this opportunity will suit Minimum age You must be at least 18 years old to apply What skills and experience are needed? Effective listening skills; Good verbal communication skills; Work with wide range of people
Requirements: Other
Email: volunteering@rnib.org.uk
