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Title

Volunteer Home Visitor - High Halden

Organisation

Blind Veterans UK

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Website

http://www.blindveterans.org.uk This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

We are committed to supporting our Blind Veterans no matter where they are. Our community home visitors provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can't reach our centres, and can often feel isolated and lonely. By popping by once a week or fortnight to see a veterans in their area, home visitors are a friendly face that can make all the difference to their lives.

Activities

Community Work,Driving (must have full driving license)

Skills & Attributes

Talking To Others, Listening

Skills Description

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

What is in it for you

Full training and support Reasonable out of pocket expenses Reduce isolation and loneliness for our veterans

Time Commitment

Regular

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Claire Middleton

Role Address

High Halden, Kent

Postcode (See Google maps below)

Role Location(s)

Ashford Central/Rural

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

https://volunteer.blindveterans.org.uk/portal/supervisor/opportunity/summary/64456

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

We Welcome

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 2 other volunteer role(s).
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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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