Volunteer Counsellor
OFFERED BY:
RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind PeopleLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: Home Based Role How many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
RNIB's Sight Loss Counselling Team is an established team of telephone counsellors. Accredited by the BACP, we offer free and confidential counselling and emotional support to people affected by sight loss.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
RNIB's Sight Loss Counselling Team is an established team of telephone counsellors. Accredited by the BACP, we offer free and confidential counselling and emotional support to people affected by sight loss. Volunteers will either be qualified counsellors/psychotherapists; having completed a BACP accredited training or equivalent OR be students in the final stages of counselling or psychotherapy.
How often will I be needed? 4 Hours per Week
Key requirements - This role requires 2 references and a criminal record check: DBS Enhanced
How often will I be needed? 4 Hours per Week
Key requirements - This role requires 2 references and a criminal record check: DBS Enhanced
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
*Ability to communicate clearly
*Approachable & empathetic nature
*Effective listening skills
*Friendliness
*Enthusiasm and reliability
*Work with wide range of people
*Approachable & empathetic nature
*Effective listening skills
*Friendliness
*Enthusiasm and reliability
*Work with wide range of people
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
1-2 Days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
1-2 Weeks
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes