The volunteer will:

support clients to actively participate in the group and/or their chosen recreational activity

perform sighted guide techniques to effectively support clients, volunteers or staff to safely navigate their environment

communicate effectively with clients to understand and respond to their needs by face-to-face, email or telephone

coordinate specific programs or tasks to ensure program requirements are met and completed in a timely manner

complete data recording and other administration tasks to accurately record a service with a client (including reporting requirements) as well as report your volunteering hours

The volunteer may:

provide audio description to individuals who require visual translation during planned outings, live performances or other recreational activities to ensure clients have a detailed understanding of their surroundings and present environment

perform driving tasks to transport (pick up and drop off) clients, other volunteers, staff, or parcels and goods

ensure vehicles are left in a standard for use by other staff and volunteers

facilitate, plan, implement and deliver group activities (on a regular basis or as required) to support organisation related initiatives, programs or groups

guide or be the “discussion leader for groups/ or meetings to encourage participants to take the reign - a facilitator's job is to get others to assume responsibility and take the lead

perform hospitality duties by preparing food or refreshments and servicing individuals to ensure requirements and demands are met in a timely and polite manner

engage and consult with a broad range of stakeholders

discuss and agree on actions required to address organizational needs based on discussions with stakeholders

be required to attend meetings that assist with planning and information provision

The volunteer will demonstrate:

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Visual translation skills

Working with people who are blind or have low vision

DESIRABLE SKILLS (NOT ESSENTIAL)

The volunteer may have abilities in:

Administration skills

Customer service skills

Emotional support

Event coordination skills

Good written skills and fluent English speaking

Manual handling skills

Money handling

Time management skills

Leadership skills

Working with minimal supervision