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Walking Group Volunteer - Blind Low Vision NZ

Organisation:

Blind Low Vision NZ

Category:

Social Support

Hours:

Working Hours

Locations:

Invercargill

Blind Low Vision NZ (formerly The Blind Foundation) is New Zealand's main provider of practical and emotional support for the 14,000 kiwis who are blind or have low vision, enabling them to face their future with confidence, be self reliant and live the life they choose.

The Invercargill BLVNZ community is looking for people to:

  • Support members to keep active and healthy through walking
  • Enjoy sharing the great outdoors while keeping fit
  • Provide one hour of in-person human guiding each week
  • Offer friendly, supportive conversation

This role not only provides vital support to someone who is blind or has low vision through walking, but also makes a real difference by offering companionship and friendly conversation in a family-like environment.

Blind Low Vision NZ (formerly The Blind Foundation) is New Zealand's main provider of practical and emotional support for the 14,000 Kiwis who are blind or have low vision, enabling them to face their future with confidence, be self-reliant, and live the life they choose.

Requirements

If this sounds like you and you would like to share your time and skills then you'll need:

  • To complete the online induction
  • An interest in supporting people
  • To be physically fit
  • Friendly and patient
  • Respect confidentiality
  • Enthusiasm about supporting BLVNZ members to be self-reliant and participate in community activities
  • Police background check

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment

  • Induction: 1–2 hours (can be completed over a period of time)
  • Human guiding (in-person): 1 hour
  • Walking group: Around 2 hours weekly, including meeting up and coffee time

Getting started

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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