Community Link Volunteer

As a Link Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting blind and partially sighted members in your local area. From a quick phone call to say hello, to helping organise transport to clubs, to celebrating special occasions. You’ll be a friendly link that helps members feel connected, included, and supported.

What you will be doing: • Keeping in touch with members by phone or in person (with flexibility depending on needs) • Helping arrange and, where possible, joining transport to club sessions (1–2 times per month) • Visiting members who may be unwell, celebrating birthdays, or supporting at key moments (e.g. funerals, centenary bouquets) • Supporting with outings, pop-up activities, and annual events • Helping with doorstep deliveries for members who can’t attend events (e.g. Christmas and summer party treats) • Attending occasional committee meetings and training (approx. 4 times per year + annual training session) • Getting involved in local fundraising and awareness events, distributing flyers, and encouraging new members and volunteers

• The chance to give something back to your community • The satisfaction of reducing isolation and supporting people with sight loss • New skills, experiences, and confidence • Opportunities to meet new people and make lasting connections

• Friendly, approachable, and reliable • Good communicator and comfortable keeping in touch by phone and in person • Able to work both independently and as part of a team • Enthusiastic, flexible, and community-minded

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, as it involves supporting vulnerable people on a one-to-one basis.