We ask that all volunteers complete an application form and provide two references. A DBS check will be required for some roles. Training will be provided.
Should you need any assistance or would like further information on any of any volunteering opportunities please do get in touch with us on 01799 588 897 or email info@support4sight.org.uk.
Here is a selection of opportunities that we have at the moment:
Hospital Information Desk
Situated within the eye clinic, giving information, support and guidance as well as sign posting to the range of services that Support 4 Sight offer internally and other organisations.
We need volunteers in the following hospitals:
Addenbrookes, Chelmsford, and Harlow.
Home Visitors
To visit visually impaired people in their homes and offer practical and emotional advice and support. Also to refer to any other services as needed. Volunteers are required within the Braintree, Chelmsford, Harlow and Uttlesford areas.
Drivers
To be able to drive and support visually impaired people enabling them to attend coffee mornings or events/outings particularly within the Braintree, Epping, Loughton and Chelmsford area.
Administration
We desperately need volunteers with IT skills to help with administration duties within our Uttlesford and Chelmsford resource centres.
Fundraising Support & Ambassadors
We need key, motivated people to help organise and drive our fundraising campaigns and events.
We also need people on the ground helping to run events.
Telephone Befriending
These calls take place at either our resource centre in Saffron Walden or our Chelmsford centre. Telephone calls are made on a regular basis to those people who feel lonely or are at risk of isolation and who have said that they would like to receive a call.
Face 2 Face Befriending
This service is to visit a visually impaired person in their home for a cup of tea and a chat, perhaps even to read their post to them on a regular basis. Required within the Braintree and Harlow area.
