Are you fluent in British Sign Language and would like to provide the opportunity for others to learn? This is a great chance to empower others to communicate and bridge the gap between hearing and deaf individuals!
Are you fluent in British Sign Language and would like to provide the opportunity for others to learn? This is a great chance to empower others to communicate and bridge the gap between hearing and deaf individuals!
What you will be doing
- Facilitate Online British Sign sessions for beginners or those looking to improve their skills
- Prepare session plans and involve participants in the planning of each session.
- Encourage practice and interaction among participants to develop their skills.
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
- Good communication skills
- Calm and patient approach
- Ability to provide supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Hold a BSL qualification/Fluent in British Sign Language
Your support will enable our service users and volunteers to learn BSL and help us bridge the gap between hearing and deaf individuals!
Please initially apply through reach and we will contact you to complete an additional application form. Informal interview will take place at your convenience.
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