Talking Newspaper Production Assistant Volunteer

Volunteer role:

RNIB based

Country:

England

English region:

West Midlands

Are you a creative person and want to gain experience in the production of a Talking Newspaper for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people. We produce a weekly newspaper and would like someone who can join our team to help with research engaging and interesting stories, produce articles and assist with the Audio and production to over a hundred of our customers.

This role will not require an Enhanced DBS check

What will I be doing?

  • Researching information from various sources i.e the internet, local and national newspapers, etc

  • Collating information to produce an accessible hard copy document for reading.
  • Reading a range of materials aloud clearly, accurately and in an appropriate manner using the latest digital recording software
  • Duplicate and post out the recordings to clients

What skills and qualities can I bring to this role?

  • Good knowledge of written and spoken English

  • Ability to collate interesting and engaging articles
  • Ability to use your own initiative and work as part of a team
  • An interest in people, volunteering and Action for Blind People
  • Ability to work to deadlines

When will I be needed?

This opportunity is organised on a rota system, with specific times to be mutually agreed between yourself and the team.

Location

Action for Blind People Office, Stoke-on-Trent.

What will I gain from the role?

  • Training and experience in a recording studio environment
  • Satisfaction of making a range of printed materials accessible to blind and partially sighted people
  • Being part of a dedicated volunteer team
  • Developing new skills

What support will I be given?

  • Induction

  • Understanding Sight Loss Pack
  • Expenses - all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed including expenses to attend training
  • Supervision and support from your volunteer manager/ co-ordinator

To apply for this role, please complete and return the

to volunteering@rnib.org.uk.

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 375 450 or email volunteering@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 28 November 2012

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