We are looking for a photography enthusiast who would enjoy sharing their passion for photography with a person we support.
Do you enjoy getting out and about, exploring local communities, and helping others have fun and feel included? Join us at Seeability as a Befriender and support people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss to enjoy activities, social opportunities, and new experiences.
If you are patient, friendly, understanding, and love meeting people, this could be the perfect volunteer role for you.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Photography Befriender, you will support a person we support enjoy their hobby. This could include:
- Going out into the local area or community to take photographs
- Sharing tips and techniques
- Sharing your interest in photography through conversation
- Encouraging confidence and independence
- Having fun, building friendships, and creating positive memories together
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Benefits
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life through creativity.
- Training and ongoing support from SeeAbility staff.
- The chance to develop new skills in accessible communication and inclusive practice.
- Being part of a warm, welcoming community that values every individual.
- Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses.
If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the Volunteering Team before applying, please email us at [email protected]