The Iris hub is an outreach centre that will provide a safe, welcoming environment for the visually impaired, their families, friends and the local community to enable easy access to information, knowledge, equipment and resources
Volunteers will help in the facility by:
- Meet and greet visitors and show them around the centre
- Help with benefit advice and making people aware of visual impairments and services they can access via Pearey House
- Help with smooth running of workshops and maintaining a safe environment
- Help in the exchange/loan library - a mixture of tech and gadgets
We are looking for volunteers to assist in the running of the facility one day a week from 9.30am to 3.30pm (Tues, Wed or Thurs). Hours negotiable
Above all it will be a safe warm space.
Skills
- Understanding and empathy for people with a visual impairment
- Excellent communication skills
- Organised
- Experience of working in a customer facing role beneficial
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
over 18's - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 14/02/2023
End Date: 18/12/2024
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Location
109 Queen Alexandra Road
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 9BD
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