Social Group Helper

Contact person
Vanessa Bradley
#110655
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Summary
Our group volunteers are a fantastic support to our members and we are looking for those special people who can bring that sparkle to our Peterborough group.
Detailed description
Come and join the fun …. We need friendly, outgoing people to assist at our monthly group meetings. Our members really enjoy getting together each month to have a good chat and a catch up. For many, it provides a much needed opportunity to get out and to meet and make new friends in a safe supported environment. Managing a combined sight and hearing loss can sometimes be an isolating and lonely experience so we aim to make our social groups as friendly and welcoming as possible.
Our friendly Group Volunteers are a fantastic support to our members and we are looking for those special people who can bring that extra sparkle to our social groups. Our Peterborough Social Group runs on the last Friday of every month from 1.00-3.00pm.
As a volunteer in this role, your tasks would be varied and typically would include meeting and greeting at the start of each session, assisting with refreshments and activities and being available to chat and spend time with those attending.
We would be very interested in anyone who has a particular talent…so if you are a singing superstar, enjoy quizzes and crafting or have a few magic tricks up your sleeve, your skills could make all the difference to our group.
Whatever your talents, a friendly, welcoming manner is essential.
Guiding our deafblind members may be required and you may also be required to push a wheelchair. Full training and 1:1 support is provided to all our volunteers as well as further learning opportunities once in the role.
What volunteers need
🗣️ Native language skills
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
🤝 Extra support
About Deafblind UK
Deafblind UK is the UK’s only charity specialising in supporting people with any level of deafblindness. We support people to live with their condition and to build their confidence and independence. We offer understanding and advice as well as practical support, residential support, care and social opportunities. We also lead research to help the
world live better with deafblindness.

