About this role
The Macular Society is the UK’s leading charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research, and the best advice and support. By giving your time, you will help us to reach the thousands of people living with macular disease and sight loss in your area and provide life-changing support. Our groups provide information, support and new friendships to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends.
The Leicester support group is looking for volunteers to work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the group. No one person is responsible, which helps to lighten the load. Select the task(s) that feel right for you. If you get a buzz from helping others then this role is perfect for you. We need reliable and friendly volunteers. You don’t need to have a macular condition nor sight loss; empathy and an understanding of its impact will help you to provide the best support.
Tasks shared by volunteers may include:
· Meet and greet – welcoming members and guests, sharing information, wrapping things up at the end.
· Group programme – organising guest speakers and suggesting social activities.
· Keeping in touch with group members.
· Maintaining a list of members and sharing updates with head office.
· Collecting meeting subs.
· Organising and/or serving tea and coffee.
· Setting out the chairs.
The group meets on the second Monday of each month from 1.30pm until 3.30pm. Two to three hours is all we need each month, with flexibility if things change for you.
When you can volunteer
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Requirements
- References needed
We value our volunteers and we provide the support you need to be confident and successful in your role. You will learn more about us, our work, more about macular disease and subjects that are important to us such as confidentiality and looking after yourself and others. Our programme is flexible and you can take part in some of it from the comfort of your own home. Your regional manager is on hand for individual support and you can enjoy the wider help offered as a member of our volunteer network. We will reimburse reasonable out of pocket expenses.
This opportunity is open to anyone aged 18 and above.
Location
Location Bishop Street Methodist Church, Bishop Street, Leicester, UK