They will often involve a volunteer befriender visiting a visually impaired person in their home, perhaps for a cup of tea and a chat, or accompanying them to an activity.
Volunteers are required to visit blind / partially sighted clients in their own homes. This could involve having a cup of tea and a chat, possibly reading mail, writing replies.
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Our online shop office hours are from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday. Time commitment and availability can be discussed and agreed with the Shop Manager. Where possible, we ask that all volunteers commit to a minimum of two hours per week.
Flexible to suit you, Volunteering hours will fall within the Bereavement Counselling Service’s opening times of: Mondays 9.00am to 5.00pm, Tuesdays – Thursdays 09.00am to 7.00pm and Fridays 9.00am to 5.00pm.
To volunteer on our reception, greeting patients when they come in for their appointment and marking them as arrived. Answering the telephone and taking messages, conducting and sending appointment reminders, and various other administration duties.
