Opportunity
Sight Loss Shropshire is a charity that supports visually impaired people of all ages living in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
Our charity recently started an events programme for young people aged 14-25, offering exciting activities to youngsters, such as rock climbing, pottery workshops or raft building:
https://sightlossshropshire.org.uk/our-services/young-peoples-activities/
Many of our young participants have additional needs.
We are looking for one or two dedicated volunteers who will support our activities with a friendly and hands-on approach.
The role will include:
• On-the-day support of events
• Set-up and clear-up of activities
• Offering refreshments and making participants feel comfortable
• Friendly communication with visually impaired young people, their family members and friends
• Supporting young people in accessing activities to maximise participation
• Support with admin and capturing the day
What skills do I need?
You will work closely with the Children & Young People Activities Coordinator. If you are practical, organised and great at interacting with people, we’d love to hear from you!
What we offer
- The chance to make a vital contribution to the lives of young people with sight loss
- Be a part of a friendly team that makes a difference
- Paid travel expenses
- Supervision
- Branded Polo shirt
What we ask from you
- Aged 18 years or older
- Willing and able to get involved in activities
- Be hands on
- Approachable with good communication skills
- Positive and patient
- Able to travel to venues
- Willing to be DBS checked
Posted for
Sight Loss Shropshire
Interests
- Civic Responsibility and Communities
- Disability
- Employment, Education and Training
- Fitness and Sport
- Health and Social Care
- Hospitality e.g. catering/customer services
- Sight / Hearing loss
- Support Groups
- Well-being
- Young People
Activities
- Art and Creativity
- Befriending/Support
- Crafting & Repairing
- General Helping
- Office Adminstration
- One-off Activity
- Practical Skills
- Supporting Charities
- Teaching and Training
- Youth Work
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 09/01/2026
End Date: 09/01/2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Hours: Estimated two days per month, weekends or during school holidays
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.
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