Church Buddy - SeeAbility

Church Companion Volunteer – Seaford

Location: Seaford, East Sussex
Day: Sundays
Time: To be agreed
Commitment: Regular Sunday volunteering

About the role:

SeeAbility is looking for a friendly and reliable Church Companion Volunteer to support a person with autism and visual impairment to attend church on Sundays in the Seaford area.

You will help them to enjoy attending church, providing companionship and practical support to make the journey and visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

What you will do:

• Accompany the person to and from church on Sundays.
• Provide sighted guiding support where appropriate.
• Help them navigate safely around the church and surrounding areas.
• Offer friendly conversation and companionship.
• Support them to feel comfortable and included during the service.
• Help them build confidence in attending church regularly.
• Enjoy a shared interest and become a familiar, trusted face.

The difference you will make:

Your support could make a huge difference to someone's independence and quality of life. Having someone to accompany them means they can continue attending church, being part of their local community and enjoying an activity that is important to them.

Who we're looking for:

You don't need previous experience of autism or visual impairment.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, patient and approachable.
• Reliable and happy to volunteer on Sundays.
• Comfortable supporting someone with additional needs.
• A good listener and happy to chat.
• Respectful of the person's choices and independence.
• Willing to complete the required training.
Sighted guide training and support will be provided.
What you can expect from SeeAbility
• Full online volunteer training.
• Sighted guide training where required.
• Support from the SeeAbility volunteering team.
• Travel expenses reimbursed in line with our volunteer expenses policy.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's life.
• Valuable experience and the chance to become part of your local community.

DBS check, references and online training are required for this role.

About SeeAbility:

SeeAbility is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live the lives they choose, develop their independence and be part of their communities or more information or to apply: askvolunteering@seeability.org