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Home Visitor/Outings Companion Salford with Blind Veterans UK

Opportunity hosted by: Blind Veterans UK

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Home Visitor/Outings Companion Salford with Blind Veterans UK

Opportunity hosted by: Blind Veterans UK
Description:

We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are. Our community home visitors/Outings Companions provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who
can often feel isolated or lonely. By popping by once a week or fortnight to see a veteran in their area, home visitors are a friendly face
that can make all the difference to their lives. A visit could be a simple chat and a cup of tea or getting out and about in the local area.

What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Disability, General and Helping, Older People
Where is the opportunity based?: Nationwide
Wards opportunity based in: Claremont
Volunteering location accessbility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces
Availability required:

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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
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Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:

The skills you need:
Friendly & warm
Happy to work individually
Patient & empathetic
Reliable
Able to maintain boundaries
Good listener
Good sense of humour
Strong interpersonal skills

What's in it for you:
Full training and support
Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
Reduce loneliness & isolation for our veteran.

This opportunity is suitable for the following groups: All
Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: No
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes