Volunteering opportunities in England

Volunteers are involved in many activities across England. The roles can be done from home, based at an RNIB Group office or out and about in the community.

To find a suitable role for you visit our regional pages or contact the volunteering team on 0845 60 30 575 or 01733 375450 or email volunteering@rnib.org.uk

Current opportunities

Befriender (Tate House) - Harrogate

The befriending service supports service users who are blind and partially sighted living within the home. The service ensures people remain independent as much as possible and to help them with the small tasks that they find they cannot do.

Social Activities Helper (Tate House) - Harrogate

We need enthusiastic volunteers to help out with activities, which allow our residents to continue hobbies, learn new pastimes, get together with others, and get out and about.

Befriender - Rotherham

Friendly and understanding volunteers needed to offer a regular befriending service to blind and partially sighted people in the Rotherham area.

ICT & Access Technology Volunteer (Regional) - Devon and Cornwall

Do you have an interest in how technology can enable blind and partially sighted people to access information, develop their skills and become independent? Would you like to help them get to grips with modern technology? Opportunity available in North Devon and Cornwall.

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 North and West Devon, North Cornwall, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Bath, Weymouth, Cirencester and Stow on the Wold.

Technology Support Volunteer

Do you have a passion for the unlimited possibilities that technology can bring? Would you like to open up a world of opportunities for blind and partially sighted people? We need more volunteers who understand and can help blind and partially sighted people make better use of technology in their homes and lead more independent lives. Opportunitiy available in North and West Devon, North Cornwall, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Bath, Weymouth, Cirencester and Stow on the Wold.

Children, Young People and Families (CYF) Actionnaires Volunteer - Hull and Scarborough

This is a unique opportunity to work with blind and partially sighted children, young people and their families. You will be assisting with a range of CYF activities and events including sports, music, visits to attractions and crafts, supporting both the group and individuals as required.

Member Forum Event Assistant

Warm and friendly? Empathetic and outgoing? Flexible and helpful? If any of the above describe you, here's a chance to put your brilliant personal qualities into action. Help blind and partially sighted participants get the best out of our member forum events by providing a friendly, welcoming and comfortable place to meet and share experiences.

Maintenance Support - Kathleen Chambers House

As a Maintenance Support Volunteer you will be contributing to the upkeep of Kathleen Chambers House by helping with a variety of maintenance tasks such as painting and general repairs. Oppportunity available in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.

Talking Book Support Volunteer

Are you passionate about books and reading? Do you believe blind and partially sighted people should have access to the books they want and need to read? We need your help to contact people who are not using their RNIB Talking Book service subscription. Opportunity available in Peterborough and Stockport.

Contact: volunteering@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 20 March 2013