Virtual Group Volunteer

Come and join the fun …. We need friendly, outgoing and welcoming volunteers to help at our regular online meet ups.

Our members really enjoy getting together and, here at Deafblind UK, we hold regular meetings where our members get together online.

How can you help…?

We are looking for volunteers to support in facilitating small groups to enable our members to make the most of their time together, encouraging chat and opening up discussions so everyone gets a chance to participate.

No previous experience is required but a familiarity with the appropriate technology and having access to a computer, laptop or tablet would be required. A confident, outgoing personality with good communication skills goes a long way too!

Could you give an hour on a Sunday morning to help connect our members, many of whom manage their sight and hearing loss alone? Dual sensory loss can be isolating and lonely, however getting people together to enjoy each other's company goes a long way to tackling this.

We provide full training and ongoing support in this role and ask for a minimum commitment of three months. 

About the organisation

We are here because too many people are living with deafblindness and are not getting the help they need. We show people that there can be a life beyond deafblindness. We support people who are deafblind, their families and carers with anything from to emotional support to help around the home - and everything in between!

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Skills

The skills you need
Willing to share their own personal interests with members who have similar or the same interests
Willing to engage in conversations with deafblind people to share interests
Willing to learn communication techniques to meet the needs of the deafblind person / people (full training will be provided)