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If you are interested in this volunteering opportunity please contact us
- By emailing volunteering@boltoncvs.org.uk
- By calling us on 01204 546060
- By using this online form to send us a message

Organisation Name: RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)
Opportunity Name: Volunteer Counsellor
Districts: Boroughwide, Astley Bridge, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Bromley Cross, Crompton, Farnworth, Great Lever, Halliwell, Harper Green, Heaton & Lostock, Horwich & Blackrod, Horwich North East, Hulton, Kearsley, Little Lever & Darcy Lever, Rumworth, Smithills, Tonge & The Haulgh, Westhoughton North & Chew Moor
Opportunity Type: Short-term Commitment
Time Of Day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons
Where Is The Opportunity Located?: Online
Opportunity Role Type: Advice, Information and Support Work
Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
Wheelchair Access?: No
Full 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

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