East Midlands

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

Supermarket Collections - March 2012

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

Children and Young People's Support Volunteer - Residential

Action for Blind People are hosting a residential field study break for 12-17 year olds in Essex from 28th July - 4th August 2012. Activities will include sailing, caving and water sports plus many more! We require volunteers to support the young people across the week and help the staff host a fun, safe and memorable experience.

Supermarket Collections - February 2012

Could you spare a day or even half a day? We urgently require volunteers to help with Store Collections raising much needed funds for the RNIB.

Grants and Benefits Volunteer - Norwich

Can you build a rapport with people and put them at ease? Would you enjoy assisting blind and partially sighted people to continue to live their lives independently? Would you be able to help people claim the benefits they are entitled to? Opportunity available in Norwich

Team RNIB Assistant

RNIB has a team of over 600 runners who take part in various marathons and runs throughout the year, to raise money for the RNIB. We need your help in cheering on our runners and assisting them at the post race reception where they can grab a drink and relax! Opportunities available in London, Northampton and Newcastle

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 and Northampton.

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. Opportunity available in Lincoln, Nottingham and Northampton.

Administration Volunteer - West Suffolk Hospital

Are you organised and enthusiastic with excellent administration skills? We are looking for a volunteer to support our Eye Clinic staff in West Suffolk hospital, Bury St Edmunds.

Innovation Support Volunteer

Are you passionate about pioneering technology? Would you like to open up a world of opportunities for blind and partially sighted people? We are looking for a volunteer to assist our accessibility specialists in providing information on new technologies you discover on the internet. Opportunity available in Peterborough.

Volunteer Trainee Counsellor

This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in Action for Blind People's specialist service, whilst fulfilling your requirements for qualification as a counsellor. Opportunity available in Lincolnshire.

Last updated: 15 August 2011

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