As a Sighted Guide Training Assistant volunteer, you’ll be helping people with sight loss to live the life they choose by increasing the number of people in the UK who know how to guide someone with sight loss. You’ll support the delivery of training courses both in person and online, to ensure participants have the confidence, skills and empathy to offer sighted guiding assistance to someone with sight loss.
Volunteer Feedback:
“I get to use my skills and experience, keep my brain active and feel that I am making a contribution to the fantastic work of this organisation.”
Heather, Sighted Guide Training Assistant.
You will be performing this volunteer role virtually from home, or in-person if you are able to attend a Guide Dogs sites from:
You will be performing this volunteer role in-person at community venues, Guide Dogs sites or virtually from home. You will be expected to independently travel to training venues or Guide Dogs sites across the region. (Guide Dogs will reimburse any reasonable pre-agreed expenses incurred in line with our policy). Whatever your background or lived experience we’ll support you to volunteer with us and can discuss adjustments to support your engagement. Guide Dogs is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation that is safe and welcoming for everyone.
We’ll provide initial training before you get started. This consists of attending a minimum of three training courses delivered through a combination of in-person and/or virtually. The training will cover the specific skills and knowledge required to perform the role, such as sighted guiding skills and how to train others. The training typically requires around 12 hours to complete and is followed by shadowing opportunities and observations. We’ll provide you with certificates on completion of mandatory courses.
To succeed in this role, you will:
You will have the option to deliver the training virtually. If you opt in for this, additional requirements are:
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Your volunteering will take place mainly during the working day, but on occasions we may ask for your support on evenings or weekends. You’ll be asked to support the delivery of sessions that typically last for 3 hours. To help us and you get the most out of the role, our expectation is that you’ll support at least three sessions per year, for a minimum of 12 months.
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
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