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.
Campaign Co-ordinators will help to organise RNIB's campaigns at a local level, and will be involved in lobbying MPs, NHS trusts, local authorities etc. They will also be supported to identify, plan and take action on local campaigning issues, and in turn support others wishing to do so.
Campaign Co-ordinators will work closely with the RNIB regional campaigns officer and other relevant groups such as local societies of and for blind people.
Campaign Co-ordinators will also be supported to take on roles within their local communities such as NHS trust boards and Local Involvement Networks where they wish to do so and where appropriate opportunities can be identified.
As this role may involve working unsupervised with vulnerable people, an Enhanced CRB check is required.
What will I be doing?
Working closely with the RNIB regional campaigns officer and relevant local organisations of and for blind or partially sighted people, campaigns co-ordinators will:
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Act as local contact for RNIB campaign supporters and groups with an interest in campaigning
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Call or email new campaigns supporters to welcome them
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Keep local campaigns supporters and relevant groups informed of campaigning activities and support their involvement
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Organise campaign events related to RNIB's campaigns
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Meet with local decision makers and influencers such as MPs, councillors etc, in relation to agreed national and local issues.
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Identify, plan and take action on local campaigning issues, and feed information on these back to RNIB
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From time to time, work one-to-one with local blind and partially sighted individuals: supporting them, accompanying them to meetings and events and discussing local change issues.
What skills can I bring to this role?
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Good interpersonal skills
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Willingness to speak to new people, both to individuals and groups
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Good organisational skills
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Ability to identify local issues of concern
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Ability to consider issues from different points of view
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Experience of campaigning desirable
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Good local knowledge desirable
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Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
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Applicants should be blind or partially sighted
What qualities do I need?
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Good at meeting new people face to face
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Good at verbal or written communication
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Experience at organising events
When will I be needed?
Flexible to suit volunteer. On average, we would like a commitment of a minimum 6 hours per week.
This to include attendance at least 4 regional events or meetings per year (some of these may be by teleconference)
In addition, attend at least 3 training events per year (some of these may be by teleconference).
Location
Home based. We are seeking to recruit people at locations across England
What will I gain from the role?
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Opportunity to influence key decision takers to the benefit of blind and partially sighted people.
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Development of campaigning skills and experience
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Experience of organising events and managing people
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Experience of working with decision makers including MPs, local authorities etc
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Experience of working with local media
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Opportunity to take part in national events and make links with other blind and partially sighted campaigners across England.
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Support to take on further positions of responsibility at a local, regional or national level, if they wish to do so.
What support will I be given?
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Induction
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Understanding Sight Loss Pack
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Expenses - all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed including expenses to attend training
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Supervision and support from your volunteer manager/ co-ordinator
How do I apply?
If you would like to apply for a role electronically, please download and complete the application form:
If you would like the application form in a different format (such as standard print, large print, Braille or audio) or if you have any general enquiries, please contact the Volunteering Team on: 0845 603 0575 or 01733 375450 or email volunteering@rnib.org.uk