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Volunteer Activities Assistant

  • VO96336

Description

Vision PK provides local groups for people with visual and hearing impairments, giving them the opportunity to meet others, share experiences, socialise, and take part in activities.
As the Volunteer Activities Assistant, you will help us organise and facilitate activities for our members. Our activities include social groups, dominoes club, information talks and a swimming class. Each role will have specific requirements which will be geared towards enabling our participants. We hope to match people interested in volunteering with us to support the activity or group which best suits their interest.

Organisation aims and objectives

VisionPK is a charity that supports people living with sight and hearing loss. We offer a range of services to people with sensory impairments to help them retain their independence and ability to live, work and participate in their local communities. These services includes rehabilitation and habilitation services; specialist equipment assessment and provision; information, advice and support; volunteering opportunities; fundraising opportunities and activities, groups and clubs.

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Available on Tuesdays between 12.30pm and 2.30pm.

Restrictions

Experience required: Warm, friendly, and patient approach. Able to put people at ease. Interest in learning more about sensory impairments. Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role and follow policies and procedures.
Travel details: Our swimming class take place on Tuesdays at 1pm to 2pm at the Perth Leisure Pool, Glasgow Road Perth PH2 0HZ.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses are refunded, there are usually no other expenses.
Taster available: Yes
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
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