North West

This region covers: Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire.

Latest opportunities

Supermarket Collections - June 2013

We urgently require volunteers to help with Store Collections raising much needed funds for RNIB.

Children and Young People Support - Residentials - Burnley

Action for Blind People are looking for volunteers to provide support to children and young people with a visual impairment, on our residentials. The residentials are an opportunity for 8-17 year olds to experience new and exciting activities, make new friends and enjoy a break away from home. We require volunteers to support the children and young people throughout the week and help the staff host a fun, safe and memorable experience. We are currently looking for a male volunteer to assist with an all-boy Activities residential on Sat 3rd - Wed 7th Aug in Burnley, Lancashire with 8-11yr olds. Opportunity available in Burnley, Lancashire.

Resource Centre Volunteer

The Action for Blind People Resource Centre (part of the RNIB Group) needs enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to greet our visitors, provide assistance in the administration and the general day to day running of our resource centre.

Travel Support Volunteer - Liverpool area Travel Volunteering 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. A Travel Support Volunteer will help a blind or partially sighted person to plan, choose and arrange journeys using public transport; and accompany him or her to help familiarise them with their chosen journey. Full training is provided; volunteers will travel within the Liverpool area.

Supermarket Collections - May 2013

Could you spare a few hours? We urgently require volunteers to help with Tesco Store Collections raising much needed funds for RNIB.

'Sooty' Charity Box Collector

Make a difference in your local community, by ensuring money donated by the public into our iconic Sooty boxes is collected on a regular basis from local shops, pubs and leisure centres. Volunteers urgently required in Blackburn, Blackpool, Liverpool, Rochdale and Preston

Volunteer Coordinator - Windermere Manor

We are looking for a volunteer with good organisational skills to help with administrative duties, making telephone calls and coordinating the involvement of the team of volunteers at Windermere Manor hotel, in the heart of the Lake District. Our team of volunteers assist our blind and partially sighted guests to explore the area and experience the great out-doors.Opportunity available in Windermere.

Volunteer Coordinator - Fundraising

You will be willing to travel and make a positive difference for people by performance managing a Fundraising Volunteer team. Opportunities available in Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Wirral areas.

'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. Opportunities available in Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Wirral areas.

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

Last updated: 13 September 2012

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