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Title

Befriending, and other things

Organisation

Kent Association for the Blind

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What you will be doing

Our main roles are befriending and an active persons walk but we do have occasional driving roles, roadshows, and one off events such as our sensory walk in July.

Activities

Advice, Information & Support,Art, Design & Crafts,Caring,Catering,Community Work,IT, Technology & Websites,Driving (must have full driving license),Events & Stewarding,Support Work,General & Helping

Skills & Attributes

Skills Description

A caring nature and the ability to listen. Willingness to drive can be helpful but not essential. Would need own vehicle

What is in it for you

The knowledge that you have brightened the day of a visually impaired person. It is priceless.

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Please email pam.anderson@kab.org.uk

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+

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

Covid Safe

Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 2 other volunteer role(s).
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Kent Association for the Blind into the Keyword search.

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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