Key Skills/Experience/Attributes Required:
Be punctual and reliable in attending the Resource Centre on a Wednesday
To have good listening and conversational skills and abilities
Be self-motivated and confident in working alone
Ability to understand the issues faced by individuals living with sight loss
Non-judgemental and able to treat people with respect
Have an interest in supporting people in the community
Be able to complete report forms and communicate in writing
Have a good sense of humour
Be honest and trustworthy

Training Provided:
Telephone Befriender training
Full Induction
Low Vision Awareness training

Special Requirements:
A willingness to work in an environment with guide dogs. References and a Criminal Records Bureau check will be required for all volunteer roles.

Benefits to individuals of performing the role:
Develop good interpersonal skills
Acquire new skills and specialist knowledge
Knowing that your contribution will enable an individual to live a more independent life
The enjoyment of meeting new people
The opportunity to gain experience of the voluntary sector

It is expected that volunteers:
Undertake their volunteering in accordance with the values of the charity.
These values promote respect of service users recognising their skills and entitlement to choice and independence.
Adhere to Pocklington's volunteering policy and support the principles outlined in the organisation's equality and diversity policy.
Attend any training required to support their health and safety and the effective undertaking of their volunteering.

Spangle Jelly is a charity owned and run Job Board. We advertise only charity jobs, social enterprise jobs, voluntary jobs and community jobs. Visit spanglejelly.org.uk to see a current list of all our vacancies.