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Volunteer Counsellor

About this opportunity

Opportunity ID

Opportunity -6855

Opportunity type

Supporting People (one-to-one)

Description

RNIB's Sight Loss Counselling Team is an established team of telephone counsellors. Accredited by the BACP, we offer free and confidential counselling and emotional support to people affected by sight loss. Volunteers will either be qualified counsellors/psychotherapists; having completed a BACP accredited training or equivalent OR be students in the final stages of counselling or psychotherapy.

How often will I be needed?

  • 4 Hours per Week

Key requirements

  • This role requires 2 references and a criminal record check: DBS Enhanced PVG Scotland Adults Access NI Enhanced

Location

Region

  • Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, East Midlands, East of England, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, Greater London

Home based

  • This role is home based

Additional location information

  • Our service is completely remote and therefore home based. You will be able to gain clinical hours towards your counselling qualification;

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

  • You must be at least 16 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

  • Ability to communicate clearly;Approachable & empathetic nature;Effective listening skills;Friendliness, enthusiasm and reliability;Work with wide range of people
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