Volunteer Befrienders for individuals with learning disabilities & autism

About Us 

At SeeAbility we specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to realise their goals each and every 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.

The Befriender 'In Home' Volunteer will play an important role by providing companionship to someone we support in Wellington and spending time with them, visiting them in the supported living home and doing activities they enjoy. These might include chatting over a cup of tea, baking, reading books, playing board games, etc.

Skills required

• To be kind, empathetic and friendly
• To have a good sense of humour and love to chat
• To be punctual and reliable
• To be able to deal with information in line with our data protection and confidentiality procedures

Please note that you will need to be over the age of 18 in order to apply for this role.

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.

Our Benefits

Volunteers can claim expenses.

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others. 

Befriending is a great way to keep active and meet new people.

SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.