East Midlands and East Anglia

This region covers: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire.

Our Peterborough site offers support to people who are blind or partially sighted in the form of a specially designed desk equipped with access technology. Additional support is offered from RNIB Group colleagues and all our staff and volunteers are trained in visual awareness.

Current opportunities

Travel Support Volunteer - Loughborough area Travel Project

Would you like to be part of our exciting new travel pilot in your area? We are looking for volunteers who would like to support blind and partially sighted people in their community to discover ways to travel confidently and independently. Opportunity available in the Loughborough area

Children and Young People's Support Volunteer - Residential

We require volunteers to support young blind and partially sighted people on our residential week and help the staff host a fun, safe and memorable experience. Opportunity available in Derbyshire

Administration Support - Payroll

We are looking for someone who has any eye for detail, enjoys filing and admin tasks to assist our Payroll Manager with a four month project of updating the Payroll Department Archive. Opportunity available at RNIB Peterborough

IT Specialist Volunteer

Would you like to use your expertise to help blind and partially sighted people to resolve IT problems? We are looking for IT specialists to join our 'Technology Support Squad' - a national team of volunteers helping blind and partially sighted people to support their independence. Opportunity available in Lincoln, Nottingham, Northampton, North Derbyshire, Derby and Leicester.

Events Supporter

Make a difference in your community, support your local fundraising team to plan and deliver successful events. Be creative, use your social networking skills to engage your community in raising awareness and much needed funds. Opportunities available in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.

Key campaigner (England)

Make a big difference by taking small actions: campaign on national and local issues affecting blind and partially sighted people. Opportunity available throughout England

'Sooty' Charity Box Home Finder

Find a home for Sooty and make a difference in your local community, by giving our iconic Sooty collecting box the best spot in the house. Opportunity available in the Essex area.

Local Community Network Volunteer

Do you enjoy being part of your local community, knowing what's going on in your area and getting out and about to meet people? Opportunity available nationwide

Campaign Co-ordinator (Person with sight loss)

Campaign Co-ordinators will act as RNIB's main local contact for individuals and groups wanting to become involved in campaigning for better services or opportunities for blind or partially sighted people in their area. Opportunity available in Lincolnshire, Herfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.

Customer Satisfaction Assistant

Are you friendly, do you have good customer service skills and a pleasant telephone manner? We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to telephone a sample of our customers each month and ask them for feedback on the experiences they received from working with Action. Opportunity available in Loughborough

Last updated: 14 September 2012

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