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Children and Young People Services

Mainstream Volunteers

We are currently looking for someone to help a young person with a visual impairment access Girl Guides.
Location: Ashbourne
Times:     Weekly, Mondays 7.45-9.00pm

Out of School/Holiday Activity Volunteers

Would you like to help out on one of our activity sessions?  We run a variety of after-school and holiday sessions within a range of locations and times.  This would include workshops, creative and sporting activities, as well as day trips.

Helping Hands Volunteers

Our Helping Hands play group is for children up to the age of 5 years, who have a visual impairment.  This project offers them a safe environment to learn from play, have fun and provides a place for parents to relax and make friends.

Location: Chesterfield (Birdholme Surestart Children's Centre)
Times:     Fortnightly 1.00-2.30pm

Location: Swadlincote (Newhall Adult Day Centre)
Times:     Fortnightly 1.00-2.30pm

Visually Impaired Mentoring Volunteers

Are you a visually impaired person who can offer guidance and support to our young people?

Skills you need to have:

Good communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, patience and a real enthusiasm for seeing children and young people achieve their full potential.  A car user would be advantageous to the role, although not essential.

For further details on how you can volunteer please contact:  volunteering@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk or call 01332 287005.

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