Trustees wanted – apply now!

Are you looking to develop your professional skills and give back to the local community? Becoming a trustee is enormously rewarding and only involves around a day a week or less, mainly out of hours. Please get in touch to find out more info@visionns.org.uk

We need your help. Volunteer with us and make a huge difference to the lives of our members.

We are currently seeking volunteers who would enjoy:

• Visiting people in their own homes for a cup of tea and a chat – maybe helping to read their personal correspondence.
• Helping out at our social clubs, where isolated blind and partially sighted people can meet to socialise and be entertained, or maybe enjoy an outing.
• Assisting blind people to complete benefit forms. Volunteers receive additional training to make sure applications have the best chance of success and secure the income which people are entitled to.
• Driving – we need drivers for regular duties to take people to and from our social clubs, or to provide transport for occasional one-off tasks.

Volunteering with Vision is rewarding and fun. Our volunteers are a big part of our team and we really do value your contribution.

In return we offer:

• Initial interview with our Volunteer Co-ordinator, so we can agree a task that you will enjoy and suits you.
• Induction training to tell you about the organisation.
• Visual impairment awareness training, so you have an understanding of blind and partially sighted people.
• Special training for certain tasks such as Benefit Advisors.
• Regular support from our Volunteer Co-ordinator to listen to your suggestions, or deal with any issues.
• Reimbursement of mileage and any out of pocket expenses.
• A fulfilling experience, where you are part of our team.

To find out more, without obligation, contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator here.

Come and join us – you’ll be very welcome!