Volunteer dispensing optician and clinic assistant, First Base, Brighton

Job title

Volunteer dispensing optician and clinic assistant, First Base, Brighton

Job description

Commitment: Between 5-20 hours per month (depending upon your own availability)

Would you like to help people experiencing homelessness see a brighter future?

Are you passionate about delivering excellent patient/client care?

Do you want to be part of an amazing like minded team? …Then we want to hear from you!

At VCHP, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality vision care and glasses, regardless of their circumstances. We’re a small UK charity dedicated to providing essential vision care services to people experiencing homelessness. Through our network of clinics, we offer free sight tests and prescription glasses, helping to improve the vision and overall well-being of those in need.

Why we need you…
Our clinics rely entirely on the dedication of volunteers like you. With VCHP’s ambitious plans for clinic expansion, the role of the Clinic Assistant is more crucial than ever. Your passion, care, and commitment will directly impact the provision of essential vision care services to vulnerable individuals and those experiencing homelessness in your local community.

What’s involved…
As a Clinic Assistant, you’ll play a vital role alongside fellow volunteers in running our VCHP Brighton clinic located within First Base, a homelessness support centre. Here, with your help, individuals experiencing homelessness can access free sight tests and glasses. A trained Optometrist will conduct the sight tests, while you will welcome and register patients, assist with electronic forms, and guide them in selecting glasses. With training, you’ll also handle tasks such as ordering, fitting, repairing glasses, and conducting feedback surveys with patients.

Comittment…
This is a clinic-based role that requires a regular commitment of at least one half-day clinic per month, although some volunteers choose to contribute on a weekly basis. You’ll typically devote a minimum of 5 hours per month to this role.

If this sounds like something you would like to be involved with, please do get in touch!

Business website

Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP)

Salary

Volunteer role

Working hours

One half day a month (or more often if you can) on a Friday - from 9am - 1pm.