Bury Blind Society Volunteer

at Bury Society for Blind & Partially Sighted People

Role Description

We offer a range of volunteering opportunities, some of the roles are listed below:

Walking Group - Can you help our Lead Walker, Michael, in supporting clients on a monthly walk?

Drivers - Transport is a major issue for many of our clients currently, and now we are restricting to one passenger per vehicle it's even more of a challenge! Can you help?

Telephonist/Reception - General reception duties, answering the phone, sending out reminders, links via text/phone calls/letters for appointments, groups and events.

Fundraising Ideas - Our Fundraising Committee are looking for new ideas for fundraisers and events as the world of fundraising has changed - why not come along to a meeting and have a chat & see if it's for you?

Computer Based Tasks - Are you comfortable with spreadsheets/database/word? We are looking for volunteers to help update spreadsheets, graphs, database cleansing.

Newsletter - Is there a budding journalist lurking inside you? Would you be interested in collecting articles/interviewing people? Or maybe you would prefer being involved in the preparation and production side of our newsletters, including recording, copying etc.

Tech Facilitator - With all this 'Zoom' talk, our Group leaders would really welcome some support in 'bringing people in from the Waiting Room', telling people to unmute as well as setting up the meetings. Have you become an expert over the past 12 months?? Why not use that skill to support in this varied role.

Type of Activity: Ongoing, Suitable for individuals to apply, In person volunteering

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

That's up to you! Most people start by volunteering a few hours a month. You can always add more later.

Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon
Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes
Role Location: Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People
Wolstenholme House
4 Tenterden Street
Bury
Ward: Bury East/Central (Elton, Moorside, Redvales)

Benefit to the volunteer

- Meet people
- Have fun
- Help others and feel useful
- Do something different
- Gain new experiences and skills
- Build self confidence

You will receive

Induction and training, Regular support supervision, Volunteer Handbook, Volunteer policy

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Application form, ID Check, Reference(s), Informal discussion (may include an interview)
Activities: Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Befriending, Buddying and Mentoring, Digital/IT support, Driving (must have full licence), Fundraising, Support Work, Our differing roles have different activities to go alongside - speak to us to find out more!
Skills: Admin, Basic IT, Cleaning and Tidying, Good IT Skills, Organising and Planning, Web Design, Other (please specify), Our differing roles have different skills to go alongside - speak to us to find out more!
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