Telephone Group Facilitator

• Royal National Institute of Blind People - RNIB

• VO104232

Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? If your answer is yes, we'd really like you to facilitate our weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others.

This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline or mobile phone We ask you to commit to between 1 and 3 hours per week to facilitate Talk and Support befriending groups which will be at the same day and time each week. Each group runs for an hour.

How often will I be needed?

1 Hours per Week

Key requirements

This role requires 2 references

Home based

This role is home based

Additional location information

Home Based: over the telephone (this role requires you to have a landline or mobile telephone) The groups meet during the day from Monday to Friday.

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

You must be at least 18 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

Effective listening skills;Good verbal communication skills;Work with wide range of people

Experience required

Effective listening skills, Good verbal communication skills, Work with wide range of people

Travel expenses

Any out of pocket expense covered.

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Dates

9 October 2025 - 7 April 2026

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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