Preston West Walking Buddy
Blind Sports Victoria Inc.Do you enjoy walking? Do you enjoy helping people? Would you like to learn how to guide a blind person? Blind Sports Victoria is currently seeking a volunteer to accompany an older blind and hearing impaired man living in Preston West on ongoing weekly or fortnightly walks. It would be a 1-2 hour time commitment.
You will be part of the Walking with Willpower program, which aims to increase fitness, well-being and community involvement for adults who are blind or vision impaired.
As a friendly, volunteer cycling buddy you need to be more than 18 years of age, with a positive attitude towards people with disabilities.
Recruitment involves an interview, police and referee checks and completion of a short training session on how to best assist a person who has vision loss whilst out walking.
Try something new and make a positive difference to the quality of life of somebody in your local community. Join our friendly team of volunteers.
Blind Sports Victoria - promoting fitness and wellbeing through Walking With Willpower.