Talk and Support Veterans Telephone Befriending Group
About this opportunity
Opportunity ID
OPP-100248
Opportunity type
Supporting Groups
Description
We’re looking for an empathic person with good listening skills to facilitate our new group for blind and partially sighted veterans. You might be a veteran yourself but this isn’t essential. You’ll help the group run smoothly and the participants to feel comfortable.
This group will run fortnightly by phone.
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. Lived experience of serving in the armed forces and an ability to relate to other veterans. Ability to use the telephone to speak to people in a conference call.