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Description

Volunteers provide much needed support for our activities and services through a variety of volunteer assignments. We are always happy to hear from people who can offer some time be it an hour a week or a couple of days a week. Volunteers are currently involved in a range of assignments which offer them an opportunity to use their skills or maybe learn new ones.

We are currently looking for volunteers to become involved in...

-Clubs and Social Groups
-Admin and Clerical Support
-Fundraising Events
-Helping in our Charity Shop and Store
-Computing Activities
-Assisting in our AudioService
-Running our Fitness Room
-Visiting people in their own homes
-Outings and Holidays
-Our Resources Centres
-Guiding Running
-HELLO Centre (Home Entertainment Lending Library)
-Doing odd jobs (painting etc.)
-Driving for our clients
-Befriending

We would like to hear from anyone who feels they have something to offer. Some people feel they have time to spare but don't really know what they can do. We want to hear from them and will take time to explain our services and opportunities available.

Full support and training is provided. Please contact us on Email: linda.fachie@nesensoryservices.org or Tel.: 0345 271 2345 for more details.

Organisation aims and objectives

North East Sensory Services (NESS) is the leading provider of fully integrated joint sensory services in the North East of Scotland. Through our wide range of services, we work to achieve independence for blind and deaf people.

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. Minimum Commitment: 3 Month

Frequency and commitment details

. Minimum Commitment: 3 Month

Restrictions

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Experience required: Volunteers assist in a wide range of tasks. There are no specific skills required although if a person has any particular skills we will try and incorporate these where ever possible.
Travel details: Varied (main office is in John Street)
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Mileage paid plus any other relevant expenses.
Taster available: Yes
Training details: Volunteers are offered training in the area in which they choose to volunteer.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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