Opportunity type: Short-term Commitment
Role: Advice, Information and Support Work
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: Online
Description: RNIB's Sight Loss Counselling Team is an established team of telephone counsellors. Accredited by the BACP, we offer free and confidential counselling and emotional support to people affected by sight loss. Volunteers will either be qualified counsellors/psychotherapists; having completed a BACP accredited training or equivalent OR be students in the final stages of counselling or psychotherapy. How often will I be needed? 4 Hours per Week Key requirements This role requires 2 references and a criminal record check: DBS Enhanced PVG Scotland Adults Access NI Enhanced Home based This role is home based Additional location information Our service is completely remote and therefore home based. You will be able to gain clinical hours towards your counselling qualification; Who this opportunity will suit Minimum age You must be at least 16 years old to apply What skills and experience are needed? Ability to communicate clearly; Approachable & empathetic nature; Effective listening skills; Friendliness, enthusiasm and reliability; Work with wide range of people
Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
Email: volunteering@rnib.org.uk
