Outings Companion (Belfast)

We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are. Our community outings are our blind veterans' chance to get together, meet other blind veterans and have a great day out. They provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can’t reach our centres and can sometimes feel isolated or lonely. Our outings volunteers are there to make sure everything runs smoothly and ensure that all our blind veterans can get involved with all parts of the day. This could be helping people on and off transport, guiding a veteran to help them orientate themselves or providing descriptions of things or events where they may not be able to see.

Our blind veterans in the Belfast area need support to travel to and from a weekly gardening group and a helping hand to participate in the garden activities. The group is specifically for veterans and is highly valued by them. You do not need to be an experienced gardener to apply - for this role, we are looking for volunteers who aren’t afraid to get stuck in, and even learn new skills themselves. Volunteers would need to be available on a Tuesday for up to 4 hours, with either a weekly or fortnightly commitment.

Volunteers must be over the age of 19, be able to use their own vehicle to transport the veterans and have held their driving licence for 2+ years. You must understand the importance of relationship boundaries and we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.