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Sight Support Derbyshire is an independent charity, which needs to raise funds in order to provide services for blind and visually impaired people around the county. We require a volunteer to help with counting coins from our collection boxes ready for banking.
Location
2A Wentworth House, Vernon Gate, Derby, DE1 1UR
Is the location accessible for those with physical disabilities or limited mobility?
Yes
Is the location accessible by public transport?
Yes
When?
Time commitment will average around 1-2 sessions per month, with each session being around 2-3 hours. Day and time will be arranged with you to suit both yourself and the other volunteer and will be during office hours, Monday – Thursday. You will be based at our Derby office (address below).
Could this role be carried out virtually or through a hybrid volunteering model?
No
Is a criminal record check (DBS) required for this role?
No
Is a driving license required?
Yes
Are expenses covered?
We will reimburse your our of pocket expenses in line with our expenses policy.
What will you be doing?
Working alongside another volunteer you will use our counting machine to count how much is in each collection box, keeping an accurate record in accordance with our counting procedures. You will then prepare the money for banking.
What skills are required?
Numeracy, dexterity, confident using the counting machine following training, excellent attention to detail, patience, calm approach.
Is training provided?
Sight Support Derbyshire Induction Details: You will attend an induction, which will provide you with an awareness and understanding of the main types of sight loss, the impact of visual impairments and how best you can support someone, including a sight guiding demonstration. We will also go through expectations as a volunteer and how you will be supported by us.
Specific Role Training Details: You will receive training specific to the task including how to use the counting machine and our counting procedures.
Additional important information
Before you start: You will need to provide us with the names of two people who can give us a character reference for you.
Our office locations and times:
Derby: 2A Wentworth House, Vernon Gate, Derby, DE1 1UR.
Our opening hours are Monday – Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Chesterfield: Suite 10, Tapton Park Innovation Centre, Brimington Road,
Tapton , S41 0TZ. Our opening hours are Monday – Thursday 8am to 4pm.
Contact: If you would like to discuss this volunteer opportunity then please contact us on enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk or ring 01332 292262.
Apply now....
For further information on this opportunity call 01283 219761 or email volunteer@sdcvs.org.uk
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