Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? This role is to facilitate our Talk and Support weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others when the regular group facilitator is unavailable. The groups meet during the day from Monday to Friday.
Cover Telephone Group Facilitator
* Royal National Institute of Blind People
* VO91597
This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline or mobile phone. We ask you to commit to covering one or two groups a week - this will vary on a week by week basis. Each group you cover will last for one hour.
Experience Required
Effective listening skills; Good verbal communication skills; Work with a wide range of people.
Support
Training Details
Understanding Sight Loss Pack; Expenses; Supervision and help from your Manager; Training as appropriate.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Frequency & Commitment
3 Hours Per Week
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Voluntary Action Orkney, Anchor Buildings, 6 Bridge St, Kirkwall KW15 1HR
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