Opportunity
Sight Loss Shropshire is a charity that supports visually impaired people of all ages living in Shropshire.
Our charity receives donations of sight loss equipment, from talking clocks to video magnifiers. We are looking for 1 or 2 dedicated volunteers who will help kickstart and take charge of our rehoming service, ensuring that unused gadgets and gismos are getting to visually impaired people who will benefit from them.
The role will include;
- Corresponding with equipment donors and recipients via email, phone and in person
- Collecting and delivering equipment throughout Shropshire, using your own car (mileage will be reimbursed)
- Ensuring equipment is working and clean
- Keeping stock records using Google Sheets and Forms
- Researching equipment value online
What skills do I need?
What we offer:
- The chance to make a vital contribution to the lives of people with sight loss
- Be part of a friendly team that makes a difference
- Paid travel expenses
- Training and step-by-step guides
What we ask of you:
- To be aged 18 or over
- Sympathetic toward the need of visually impaired people
- Strong organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- To be respectful and patient
- Full, clean UK driving license and access to a vehicle
Posted for
Sight Loss Shropshire
Interests
- Civic Responsibility and Communities
- Disability
- Elderly People
- Mental Health
- No specific interest
- Older People
- Sight / Hearing loss
Activities
- Administration
- Advice and Information
- Befriending/Support
- Driving
- Elderly People
- Empowering people
- General Helping
- Office Adminstration
- Practical Skills
Details
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities 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: 30/07/2025
End Date: 30/07/2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
A couple of hours per week, suited to your availability.
Location
Vichy House
264a Monkmoor Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5ST
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