Emotional Support Volunteer

Emotional Support Volunteer

Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
From home
Advice & Mentoring
People with disabilitiesOlder peopleWellbeing
3 Good health and well-being10 Reduced inequalities
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Deafblind UK
#66154
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Summary

Our 6 week Emotional Support service provides a safe space for our members to talk. Join our team of volunteers offering a listening ear and confidential suppor

Detailed description

Do you have Counselling qualifications and skills you want to put to good use?


We are looking for volunteers with experience of counselling at level 2 and above to support our Emotional Support programme.


Our six-week support service gives participants the chance to talk through feelings, thoughts and emotions during difficult times on a one-to-one basis with an advisor.


Volunteers provide support by telephone or video call usually on a weekly basis. This role involves volunteering unsupervised, from your own home. Ongoing support is available and you will also be given an induction and appropriate training.


All applicant volunteers are subject to an enhanced DBS check and must submit proof of relevant qualifications.


By joining us as an Emotional Support volunteer you will be providing a valuable and amazing service for people with a combined sight and hearing loss.

What volunteers need

🗣️ Native language skills

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support
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About Deafblind UK

If you or someone you know is living with sight and hearing loss, we’re here to help. We are here every step of the way to reassure, advise or just to be someone to turn to if there is no one else. We provide practical help, emotional support, help with technology, information, advice and even holidays to anyone who needs it.