Gaming Buddy Befriender – Volunteers needed (SO15)

About this , opportunity

We are looking for a Volunteer Gaming Buddy/Befriender who can meet regularly with a person with support in a supported living service in Shirley, Southampton. At SeeAbility we specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to realise their goals each day.

What will I be doing?

  • Gaming with the person we support, providing friendly competition & company.
  • Share tips & tricks to help improve their skills & confidence.
  •  Our volunteer will need to be confident in playing X-box games, be friendly and available to volunteer for a couple of hours a week.

Skills

  • To be kind, empathetic and friendly
  • To have a good sense of humour, love to chat and be a good listener
  • Meet regularly to play computer games & to be punctual and dependable.
  • To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures
  •  Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns.

Location: Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire

Time Commitment: 2 hours a week (Flexible) 

To ensure the safety of the people we support, we will require a DBS check and two satisfactory references before a volunteer role is confirmed. As you will be volunteering directly with vulnerable individuals, you will also be required to undertake safeguarding training, as well as any training which is specific to the role.

Please note that you will need to be 18+ to apply for this role.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the Volunteering Team before applying, please register your interest in this role.

Our Benefits

  • This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others.
  • SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.
  • Volunteers can claim travel expenses.

 

About SeeAbility

At SeeAbility we specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to realise their goals each day. We encourage people with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life, from themselves and from wider society. Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK and has pioneered specialist support for over 220 years.

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