We have a wide range of roles for volunteers, which are shown below. In addition, a volunteer role is sometimes developed from a potential volunteer’s specific skills or interests. As an example, Mappin Writers, our creative writing group, was originally set up as the result of a new volunteer’s initiative. Read more about each of the roles below or complete our online enquiry form.
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This role involves working directly with our clients who visit the centre each week day. ‘Read More’
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Tele-friends contact our clients on a weekly basis. ‘Read More’
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Befrienders visit our clients to offer support, companionship or practical assistance. ‘Read More’
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We aim to contact our clients by phone every six to twelve months with a courtesy call. ‘Read More’
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The Hand-in-Hand service is aimed at offering flexible support for people who spend a substantial amount of time caring for a visually impaired person. ‘Read More’
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Driver/Escort/Taxi Service Volunteer
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Transport is one of the biggest problems faced by visually impaired people. Volunteers help our clients to access a range of places that may be difficult for them to get to. ‘Read More’
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Office Volunteers are a vital support to our staff, carrying out administration work. ‘Read More’ |
Sport and Leisure Volunteer
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We need volunteers to assist with a range of sporting and leisure activities so that visually impaired people can participate in a safe, secure and friendly environment. ‘Read More’ |
Café Volunteer
Reception Volunteer
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The aim of this role is to be the first contact at the main entrance for our clients and visitors to our Centre as a “Meeter and Greeter”. ‘Read More’ |
Mentoring Volunteer
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Mentoring volunteers will work with clients and/or their families on a one-to-one basis offering support. ‘Read More’ |
Computer Support Volunteer
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We require volunteers who will be able visit clients in their home to help them with computer related problems which they are unable to rectify. ‘Read More’ |
Fundraising Office Volunteer
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Our office volunteers help us to administer and promote our varied fundraising projects. ‘Read More’ |
Fundraising Event Volunteer
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Event volunteering is suitable for people who want to be involved in specific one off events. ‘Read More’ |
Fundraising Collection Volunteer
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Our fundraising collection volunteers help raise not only funds, but also general awareness of SRSB. ‘Read More’ |
Collection Box Co-ordinator Volunteer
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Volunteers co-ordinate collection boxes in specific post code areas of Sheffield. ‘Read More’ |
Fundraising Supporter Group
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Volunteers would be part of a group who would organise activities or events on our behalf in their local area. ‘Read More’ |
To register your interest in any of the above roles please use our online enquiry form