Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.
Volunteers are an essential part of Henshaws. We are grateful to all our volunteers for their time and dedication, and could not exist without their support.
Vacancy: Social Group Volunteer
Reporting to Volunteer Manager: Justine Watson Smith / Kate Nattrass
Location: Oldham
This is a key position supporting members of an Oldham based friendship matters Group
The role includes:
- Collect money in subs and supporting other volunteers in keeping accurate and reliable accounting systems up to date
- To assist with planning of events and trips for the group ensuring consultation with members and to liaise with Volunteer Manager regarding finances required for planned trips
- To encourage social interaction between group members and provide information to members about other Henshaws services that may support
- To assist with fundraising activities as required
- Guide group members as required at meetings and on occasional lunches/trips out
- Positive engagement with the venue where the group meets
The Group meet monthly on the third Friday of the month 09.30am-12.30pm at a local Church Hall in the Penine Vale/Upper Mill area of Oldham
Please note this post is unpaid.
Due to the nature/location of this role, applicants will require a DBS check (facilitated by Henshaws)
To apply for this role please complete our online application form
For further details, please contact Justine Watson Smith our Enablement Services Manager
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: Moblie 07970637105 or call Henshaws: 0300 222 5555
Support a monthly peer support group based in Oldham.
What we require from you:
Organised.- A flexible and positive approach.
- Adaptability to the role’s requirements.
- Personable when speaking with members of the public, staff, and other volunteers.
- Friendly and sociable nature.
- Understanding of issues and barriers visually impaired people may experience.
- Being sensitive to providing support within a care environment.
Support you will receive from Henshaws, and your involvement in our organisation includes:
Regular contact with the manager responsible for the area with which you will volunteer.- You will gain valuable experience and understanding of the services Henshaws offers.
- You will be part of the work of a highly regarded UK charity.
- We will reimburse reasonable expenses.
- Full training including sight guide training and supervision will be given as appropriate for the volunteering role.
- Volunteers are invited to attend Henshaws events which include other areas of our work.
- We ask all our volunteers to follow Henshaws policies and procedures.
- We will need you to complete documentation relating to the role.
Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.
Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.
Registered Charity No: 221888
