Volunteers aged 18+ are required as Group Volunteers. The  Principle Function is to provide support to a deafblind group (s) enabling the deafblind people present to widen their social networks and friendships. This role can include preparation of drinks, communication support, guiding, group and one to one conversations and assisting with equipment that assists deafblind people such as portable hearing aid loops. Reducing deafblind people's isolation, and improving their quality of life.  Your duties could include:
To support the members of the deafblind group to engage in the activities of the group.
To provide communication and guiding support as needed to enable all deafblind members to be fully involved in the group's activities.
To support the development of new activities within the group.
To promote involvement in presentations, and other activities offered to the group from various organisations.
Where appropriate to assit with the preparation and distribution of refreshments within the group.
Where appropriate to use your personal vehicle to transport deafblind people to their  deafblind group, whilst adhering to guidelines on driving in Deafblind UK's Volunteer Handbook.
To provided regular updates of your volunteering activity to your supervisor.
To provide regular commitment of time and provide as much notice of any absence as possible.