Swim Buddy Volunteer
Location: Banbury (Oxfordshire)
Time Commitment: Flexible
As a Swim Buddy you will be joining the people we support in the water, helping them have fun and encouraging them to swim and play in the pool.
One of our Support Workers will always be there for guidance and they will be responsible for the personal care of your buddy, but they may stay on the side during the time you're in the water.
Skills required
- To be confident in the water and a good swimmer.
- To be kind, empathetic and friendly.
- To have a good sense of humour and be enthusiastic.
- To be reliable and punctual.
Please note that you will need to be over the age of 18 in order to apply for this role.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply' button below and complete the application form. Upon receipt of your application, a member of our friendly Volunteering Team will contact you for an informal chat and to explain about the next steps.
To ensure the safety of the people we support, we require a DBS check and two satisfactory references before a volunteer role is confirmed. As you will be volunteering directly with vulnerable individuals, you will also be required to undertake safeguarding training, as well as any training which is specific to the role.
About Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the Volunteering Team before applying, please email us at [email protected]