Would you be available for an hour each week to guide an adult who is blind on an existing RVS group wellbeing walk?
Do you have experience of providing sighted guide assistance to someone with sight loss? If not, would you be willing to undertake some training?
If you answered yes to the above, we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for a volunteer to offer guide assistance to someone with sight loss so that they may take part in the wellbeing walk at Southwood Country Park. Our wellbeing walks support members of the Rushmoor community who want to increase their physical activity level and improve their overall wellbeing. The walks are led by two Volunteer Walk Leaders and this role would be in addition to this existing provision. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles
Support
We are committed to ensuring the welfare of our volunteers is at the forefront. We are available to offer general guidance on your volunteering experience and to support you throughout your volunteering.
We will provide you with:
- Volunteer handbook
- Training
- Regular follow up and support
- Regular updates and news from RVS
- Travel expenses
Skills
We are looking for someone who is experienced in providing sighted guide assistance or willing to undertake some training. In addition, you should be:
- Reliable, punctual and well organised
- Able to commit to a regular slot (preferably Thursday, possibly Tuesday, both start at 11am)
- Friendly with good communication skills
- Willing to work to the risk assessment provided and safely identify any unexpected hazards
- Work in collaboration with the Volunteer Walk Leaders
- Willing to follow policies and procedures
- Able to identify and report on any safeguarding concerns, should they occur
- Understand the need for confidentially and sensitivity
Details
- Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check needed
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Recruitment Process
- Suitable for under 16s
- Suitable for under 18s
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Ideally weekly
Location
Southwood Country Park
Iveley Road
Farnborough Road
Farnborough
Hampshire
GU140LJ
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