What will I be doing?

·       Guiding blind and partially sighted participants around the venue, helping them to find seating and providing directions

·        Assisting participants into cars and taxis and, at times, meeting attendees at the railway station or accompanying them there

·        Registering attendees

·        Giving guide dogs walks while participants are in forum sessions

·        Assisting with providing lunch and refreshments - your tea-making skills: a definite bonus!

·        Possibly Handling the roving microphone in some sessions; note-taking in others

Anticipating and providing general assistance to participants, as needed

What will I gain from the role?

·        Increased knowledge of the impact sight loss can have on people's lives.

·        The opportunity to meet people from a wide range of social backgrounds.

·        Experience of working with the UK's leading sight loss charity.

·        The satisfaction of providing high quality, highly appreciated support when and where it is needed.

What support will I be given?

·        Induction

·        Understanding Sight Loss Pack

·        Expenses – all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed including expenses to attend training

·        Supervision and support from your volunteer manager/ co-ordinator

·        Event induction on the day, including a full briefing, a working agenda for the day and a tour of the venue