Younger Members Volunteers

An exciting volunteer opportunity has become available at Sight Matters.

We are seeking several volunteers to help run our Younger Members' Group. The Younger Members Group has been created to ensure that children living on the Isle of Man experiencing sight loss are able to enjoy a wide range of fun and education activities.

Role:

To assist the Inclusion Support Officer with transporting our young members and engaging in planned activities with them.

Supporting both children up to the age of 18 years, and parents who attend activities, build good working relationships with all attending.

Activities can be vast and varied, anything from table top craft work to sports, educational and general fun. These are held both at Sight Matters or external venues.

We aim to enhance the lives of all our members and support them to gain new experiences, make new friends and work towards their goals in a safe and supported environment.

Requirements:

Twenty-five years old or over
Full driving license
Own vehicle, business insurance to use for work purposes is required, should additional cost be incurred, you will be reimbursed.
DBS check at our expense if one is not currently held
Previous experience supporting children and children with additional needs would be beneficial but not essential
Available for weekend activities on a monthly basis during term time (schedule is provided 6 months in advance for availability)
Available for a week day during school holidays (schedule is provided 6 months in advance for availability)
Be willing to attend all training needed for the role
Adhere to Sight Matters Policies and Procedures

Role:

To assist the Inclusion Support Officer with transporting our young members and engaging in planned activities with them.

Supporting both children up to the age of 18 years, and parents who attend activities, build good working relationships with all attending.

Activities can be vast and varied, anything from table top craft work to sports, educational and general fun. These are held both at Sight Matters or external venues.

We aim to enhance the lives of all our members and support them to gain new experiences, make new friends and work towards their goals in a safe and supported environment.

Visit our Facebook page or our website to see the fun things our young members have already been getting up to.

For more information contact Clare the Inclusion Support Officer Tel: 674727 or email CGoldie@sightmatters.im