Do you enjoy speaking to people and working with computers? Are you organised? You could support our Talk and Support team to run our award winning befriending groups by matching blind and partially sighted people from our waiting list into our telephone befriending groups. You would be helping people to get into one of our groups as quickly as possible and helping to end the isolation of sight loss.

We are looking for someone who is available one day each week, preferably on a Monday or Tuesday, who is comfortable using computers and computer based telephony systems and who is familiar with Microsoft Office 365.

Experience required

Ability to use your own initiative; Good Attention to detail; Good communication skills; Treat information confidentially; Willingness to work as part of a team

Training details

Understanding sight loss, Safeguarding and support from your volunteer manager.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

7 Hours Per Week

Volunteers (aged 12-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity. Find out more

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