Reader Volunteer - Leatherhead

At SeeAbility we specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, who may also have sight loss, to realise their goals each and every day.

We encourage people with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life, from themselves and from wider society. Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK and has pioneered specialist support for over 220 years.

We are looking for Readers to provide companionship to the people we support and spend time with them in their homes reading books , news and magazine articles out loud and chatting to them over a cup of tea,

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact upon the lives of others. Being a Reader is a great way to keep active and meet new people. .

SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.

What skills do I need?

We don't require any formal qualifications.

However some experience of working or volunteering with people with disabilities would be of assistance.

You need to be kind and friendly, empathic and patient with a good sense of humour