About the Organisation

Sutton Vision is a local charity offering information, advice and support to anyone affected by sight loss in the London Borough of Sutton. We provide a tailored package of support that can include help navigating treatment options, employment support, help with benefits and forms, advice on technical aids and a range of adapted social activities to alleviate isolation.

Volunteers are vital to our services, supporting activities, befriending and our team. In our 60th anniversary year, Sutton Vision received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, recognising our outstanding support for visually impaired people.

What you will be doing

This is a new role which will support our Outreach and Information Officer in raising our profile in the borough so that we attract more of the 6,000 visually impaired people in Sutton to use our services. 

You could help us by:

Profile-raising talks

• Helping contact local groups (such as community organisations, schools and places of worship) to arrange talks.
• Supporting or delivering short, informal talks using materials we provide.
• Passing on any questions or enquiries you receive to the Sutton Vision team.
• Making brief notes after activities so we can keep in touch with organisations.

Community events

• Representing Sutton Vision at local events, alongside a staff member or another volunteer.
• Chatting with members of the public about what we do and how people can get involved.
• Passing on any enquiries to the team.
• Making simple notes after events to help us stay connected.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of our friendly volunteer community (around 50 volunteers).
• Full induction and training provided — no prior knowledge of sight loss needed.
• Opportunities to build confidence, learn new skills and meet new people.
• Regular volunteer socials and appreciation events.
• Ongoing support from the team.
• Travel and food expenses reimbursed where applicable.
• Flexible, ad-hoc volunteering to fit around you.
• A reference after one year if helpful.

What skills will you need?

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are warm and approachable.
• Enjoy talking with people.
• Feel comfortable speaking to small groups (training provided).
• Have basic IT skills (or are willing to learn).
• Are reliable and trustworthy.
• Share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Training will be provided, and lived experience of sight loss is not required.

Note: It is expected that all volunteers undertake volunteering in accordance with the values of the Charity and adhere to Sutton Vision’s Code of Conduct.

References and a DBS check will be required for this role.

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

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