Eye Clinic Information Desk

at Bury Society for Blind & Partially Sighted People

Role Description

We’re looking for a confident and empathetic person to spend three hours a week in the outpatients’ eye clinic at Fairfield Hospital to help raise awareness of Bury Blind Society and the services we offer. You’ll be a friendly point of contact for patients, share information and signpost. as appropriate. The role requires attendance at the clinic for 3 hours per week - alternating between mornings and afternoons, Monday to Wednesday (Subject to clinic schedules). If you enjoy meeting people and want to help us to help them manage challenges they face from being vision impaired, then we’d love to hear from you. Full training and support will be provided.

Type of Activity: Ongoing, Suitable for individuals to apply, In person volunteering

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

2 to 3 hours per week

Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon
Is this role available at multiple locations? No
Role Location: Fairfield Hospital Eye Clinic
Ward: Bury East/Central (Elton, Moorside, Redvales)

Benefit to the volunteer

Meet people
Know you're helping others
Gain new experiences and skills

You will receive

Induction and training, Regular support supervision, Volunteer Handbook, Volunteer policy

Inclusion Statement: We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and lived experiences. Our group is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone feels valued and able to contribute. If you share our passion for community and connection, we’d like to hear from you.

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Application form, Reference(s), Informal discussion (may include an interview)
Activities: Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Hospitals, Other (please specify), Host a small table and talk to patients in the clinic waiting room. Issue leaflets/handouts, as appropriate.
Skills: Admin, Reading and Writing, Other (please specify), Good communicator and listener
Confident
Friendly
people orientated
Basic admin skills (Maintain simple register)

 

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