Swim Buddy

Do you love swimming, being active, and helping others build confidence and have fun? Join Seeability as a Swim Buddy Volunteer and support people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss to enjoy swimming and water-based activities.

This role could involve supporting sessions in a 25m swimming pool or in a hydrotherapy pool, helping people feel safe, relaxed, and included while having fun in the water.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Swim Buddy Volunteer, you will support people we support to enjoy swimming sessions and water activities in a friendly and encouraging environment. This could include:

• Supporting swimming sessions in a 25m pool or hydrotherapy pool
• Encouraging confidence and participation in the water
• Providing companionship, reassurance, and motivation
• Helping create a calm, positive, and fun experience
• Sharing conversation, laughter, and achievements together
• Supporting people to stay active and enjoy new experiences

You will always work alongside SeeAbility staff and follow guidance to ensure everyone feels safe and supported.

The Difference You Will Make

Swimming can boost confidence, improve wellbeing, reduce anxiety, and create opportunities for fun and social connection.

Your support could help someone:

• Feel more confident in the water
• Stay active and healthy
• Reduce stress and build relaxation
• Enjoy social interaction and friendship
• Feel included, supported, and encouraged

Sometimes, having a supportive swim buddy can make all the difference in helping someone try something new and enjoy themselves.

Skills Required

We are looking for volunteers who are:

• Friendly, patient, and reliable
• Empathic, understanding, and encouraging
• Confident swimmers and comfortable in the water
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Comfortable supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss

You do not need previous volunteer experience, but you must be able to swim confidently.

Requirements

• Complete a DBS check
• Provide references
• Complete online training provided by SeeAbility

We will support you throughout the process.

The Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteering with SeeAbility is rewarding, active, and fun. Benefits include:

• Gaining valuable skills and experience
• Meeting new people and becoming part of a supportive team
• Supporting others to build confidence and independence
• Staying active while making a genuine difference
• Building communication and teamwork skills
• Receiving training and ongoing support

Apply

If you would like to become a Swim Buddy Volunteer, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by emailing:
askvolunteering@seeability.org