Becoming a Volunteer at Beyond Blindness will provide our members with greater independence and quality of life, but a Volunteer will experience great benefits as well.
Download or read our Volunteering brochure.
Why Volunteer at Beyond Blindness?
- To assist people who are blind and vision-impaired maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life
- Feel good about doing something for others
- Make new friends
- Support a not-for-profit organisation
- Learn new skills to add to your resume and gain work experience
- Be part of something you really care about and make an impact on people lives
- Give something back to your community
- Positive impact on mental health
- Can accept Centrelink Mutual Obligations
What roles are available as a Volunteer?
- Craft/Bingo Assistant
- Walking Group Assistant
- Drivers – 12 seater buses and vehicles: help our Members get to and from activities
- Kitchen Staff
- Friendly in-home visits to Members
- Administration, Reception and data-entry
- Social support: act as a sight-guide for our Members when on excursions
- Small Jobs Program (for handy persons): assist Members with small jobs around their home
- Running errands
Helping hands.
Where can I Volunteer?
Beyond Blindness has Volunteering opportunities at our Campbelltown and Christies Beach Offices/social centres, as well at all locations our activities run in Adelaide and regional areas. Take a read of our newsletter/activity calendar for information about what social programs are running and where they are located.
Becoming a Volunteer
- Call our office on the number below to discuss your interests and availability for an interview.
- Complete a Department for Communities and Social Inclusion screening for working within the Disability and Aged Care Sector.
- Undertake a short two hour Sight Guide Training course with Beyond Blindness.
- All of this can be arranged by Beyond Blindness, so give us a ring
If you wish please apply online here: Volunteer Application
You can be part of our great team of Volunteers at Beyond Blindness.
Call 8367 6088 or email volunteers@beyondblindness.org.au