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We are Norfolk’s charity for people living with sight loss and visual impairment. Providing practical and emotional support at our hubs in Norwich, King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth and in hospitals ...
Eye Clinic Support Volunteer NNUH
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Summary
Based in the hospital eye clinic, you will speak to patients in the waiting room and provide emotional support and information about Vision Norfolk's services.Detailed description
Vision Norfolk aims to improve the confidence, skills and social engagement of vision impaired people of all ages in Norfolk by delivering high-quality services and practical and emotional support which enables them to live independent and fulfilled lives.
In this role you will attend hospital eye clinics and speak to patients in the waiting room. Our volunteers provide valuable emotional support to patients, promote the services offered by Vision Norfolk that could be useful, and refer patients to the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer if needed.
As you will be in the hospitals, this role requires additional training through the NHS as well as Vision Norfolk. You will receive support from Vision Norfolk and hospital staff and the training has been streamlined to ensure that you get all the information you need without any doubling up.
Volunteers should be empathic and understanding, demonstrate effective communication skills, and enjoy meeting new people.
Becoming a volunteer is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference and support your local community. Vision Norfolk also offers regular advice, support, and training and payment of out of pocket expenses, including travel to you volunteering shift.