Talk and Support Urdu Language Befriending Group
About this opportunity
Opportunity ID
OPP-100247
Opportunity type
Supporting Groups
Description
Are you a fluent Urdu speaker and do you enjoy conversing in Urdu? Are you a good listener? Our Talk and Support team is setting up a fortnightly special interest group for blind and partially sighted people who'd like to speak to each other in Urdu. If you're interested in facilitating this group, it would be great to hear from you.
You will contribute to the group to ensure that all participants feel comfortable and that the group runs smoothly
This group will run fortnightly either as a telephone or video call.
How often will I be needed?
- 2 Hours per Fortnight
Key requirements
- This role requires two references.
Location
Region
- Yorkshire and the Humber, South West, Greater London, Scotland, South East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, Northern Ireland, East of England, Wales, North East
Home based
- This role is home based
Additional location information
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The groups meet during the day from Monday to Friday.
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- Empathy with blind and partially sighted people. Good listening skills Good Urdu language skills with the ability to also converse with the Talk and Support team in English to report any safeguarding or wellbeing concerns. An interest in the Urdu language. The abilitiy to work with wide range of people Knowledge of using the telephone or video calling software.