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Role Description

This type of volunteer supports clients in a group setting and may assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of recreational activities. 
KEY DUTIES  
The volunteer will:
•	support client(s) to actively participate in their chosen recreational activity, especially art and craft making
•	perform sighted guide techniques to effectively support clients, volunteers or staff to safely navigate their environment
•	communicate effectively with clients to understand and respond to their needs by face-to-face, email or telephone 
•	coordinate specific programs or tasks to ensure program requirements are met and completed in a timely manner
•	complete data recording and other administration tasks to accurately record a service with a client (including reporting requirements)
•	complete required data recording tasks to accurately record information about your volunteering activities 

The volunteer may:
•	provide audio description to individuals who require visual translation during planned outings, live performances  or other recreational activities to ensure clients have a detailed understanding of their surroundings and present environment
•	facilitate, plan, implement and deliver group activities (on a regular basis or as required) to support organisation related initiatives, programs or groups 
•	be required to attend meetings that assist with planning and information provision

Skills and Attributes

The volunteer demonstrates:   
•	Attention to detail
•	Interpersonal skills  
•	Teamwork
•	Visual translation skills 
•	Craft, woodwork, ceramics and art making skills
•	Working with people who are blind or have low vision
DESIRABLE SKILLS (NOT ESSENTIAL)
The volunteer may have abilities in:
•	Administration skills 
•	Customer service skills 
•	Emotional support
•	Event coordination skills
•	Good written skills and fluent English speaking
•	Manual handling skills
•	Money handling
•	Time management skills
•	Leadership skills
•	Working with minimal supervision

Training

Training for this role includes:
•	Volunteer Essentials/ Volunteer Essentials (understanding vision conditions)
•	Greeting & Guiding  (practical) 
•	Role specific (as required)

Other Requirements

Victorian Mandatory Checks:
National Criminal History Check
NDIS check

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