MyVision Oxfordshire
Befriending Project
About MyVision Oxfordshire
MyVision Oxfordshire’s befriending service is accessed by phone or in person via home visit, for people with sight loss experiencing isolation and loneliness across Oxfordshire. Phone calls or home visits are weekly or fortnightly and Volunteer Befrienders bring companionship and support to enable people to live as independently as possible. The service is provided on a long term basis for as long as a client may need. Home visiting volunteers may provide support with reading post, a hobby, going for a short walk, or have a chat over a cuppa. Volunteers do not provide personal care, carry out household chores or do shopping.
Bradbury Lodge Gordon Woodward Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4XL, GB
Service Eligibility
Our service supports people with sight loss experiencing isolation and loneliness across Oxfordshire. We accept referrals from:
- Individuals
- Family Members
- Professionals
Please contact us on info@MyVision.org.uk
Information for Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to visit visually impaired people in Oxfordshire, in their own homes or to telephone them either weekly or fortnightly to provide companionship and friendship. We aim to match volunteers with people who share similar interests, or who live nearby, so that mutually beneficial partnerships can be created.
We provide visual impairment awareness training, support and a full DBS check, and travel expenses can be reimbursed.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please click here for more information https://www.myvision.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/ or get in touch volunteer@MyVision.org.uk or call 01865 725595.
More InformationAge Groups
Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
Sensory Impairment, Disability, Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
Other Regions: South East England
Other Information
Type of Befriending: Distance befriending including telephone, video call, letter writing or other means, Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted