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MertonVision acknowledge that one of our
most important assets are the Volunteers that we recruit, train
and work alongside, and our aim is to ensure that Volunteers feel
valued and respected in their work and further develop skills enhanced
by being involved with MertonVision.
We are always recruiting
volunteers; there are many different volunteering opportunities
at MertonVision.
Ian
is one of our volunteer gardeners- here he is taking a break in
our picnic area
Our team of Home Visitors
visit blind and partially sighted people to help with correspondence
or small tasks, or assisting with shopping and providing regular
company
Other
opportunities;
- Helping with maintenance tasks at the Guardian
Centre; small DIY, Gardening
- Assisting our small team of staff with
office skills
- Fundraising
- Driving - our mini bus or as escort driver
(using your own Vehicle)
- Assisting on group trips out
- Helping our Adult education classes or
social activities
- Providing follow up support within our
low vision clinic
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MertonVision give a strong
commitment to our Volunteers, endeavouring to use their abilities
in the most efficient way possible and provide training as necessary.
MertonVision take seriously the time and commitment the Volunteers
give to the areas they are working within and have an accountability
structure for the Volunteers to ensure a strong working relationship
is maintained. MertonVision have also set up Volunteer procedures
to ensure there is opportunity for feedback, discussion and involvement
from the Volunteers.
If you would like more information about
becoming a Volunteer please contact Carmel
Sammons the Volunteer Co-ordinator.
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