British Sign Language (BSL) Volunteer

Who Are We?

Horsham District Wellbeing is a friendly and impartial service which comes from your local authority and other partners. Our aim is to provide support to adults aged 18+ looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Our trained Wellbeing Advisors offer one-to-one appointments for those wishing to quit smoking, reduce their alcohol intake, improve their nutrition as well as those wanting to get active and lose weight or have a Wellbeing MOT or NHS Health Check. All our services are free of charge. Appointments take place in our Wellbeing Hub in Horsham town, and across the district at outreach clinics.

The Role:

Horsham Wellbeing are looking for keen volunteers to assist anyone wishing to access our service that is deaf or has hearing difficulties. This may be for one-off individual appointments with a Wellbeing Advisor for up to an hour, or for a series of sessions that the person may opt to attend as part of a group, for example our weekly weight management group which lasts 12 weeks.

What skills do I need?

• Excellent communication skills and a minimum of Level 2 BSL
• An open-minded approach to individuals, avoiding judgement and stereotyping while demonstrating patience and empathy
• Confidentiality: Ensure all discussions remain confidential