Indoor and Outdoor Events and Sports Volunteer
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Be a local hero and join our incredible volunteers who make every day better for people living with sight loss. Join us today and change lives, meet new people, develop your skills. We offer an inclusive environment to all our volunteers.
Role and Responsibilities
Residential events consist of outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hill walking, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and long distance walks. The role of a Get Active Guide will include the following responsibilities;
• Guiding visually impaired people
• Hazard Awareness
• Assisting in various outdoor pursuits activities
The role does not include personal care for our service users, it is more of a general assistance role. All relevant training will be provided.
What skills do I need?
Preferred Skills and Experience
• A willingness to take part
• Physically fit
• A love of the outdoors in all weather conditions (for outdoor volunteers)
Details
- Accessibility
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Interested in Volunteer Coordinators Forum?
- Interested in Volunteer Training Programme?
- Interested in Volunteering Quality Mark?
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteers covered by insurance
When is this role available?
When: 01/11/2024 - 01/11/2025
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Our events often take place Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, however we do have activities on evenings and weekends too, with some residentials involving staying over night or for a number of days.
Location:
Howick House
Howick Park Avenue
Penwortham
Lancashire
PR10LS
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