Northern Ireland

This region covers: Antrim, Armagh, Belfast, Coleraine, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry / Derry, Tyrone.

Current opportunities

Technology Support Coordinator

Would you like to help blind and partially sighted people in your local area use their computer, mobile phone or television? Opportunity available across Northern Ireland

Technology Support and Training Volunteer

We need more volunteers who understand and can help blind and partially sighted people make better use of technology in their homes in order to lead more independent lives. Opportunity available across Northern Ireland

Befriender - Lisburn

We need enthusiastic befriending volunteers to help blind and partially sighted people in their own homes with the small tasks they cannot do. Opportunity available in Lisburn.

Befriender

We are looking for a friendly and outgoing person who is interested in supporting a young person with additional needs to take part in a youth group one day per week. Opportunity available in Craigavon.

Social Activity and Sighted Guide Volunteer

Would you like to help blind and partially sighted people to gain independence and self-confidence through participating in events, activities and hobbies? RNIB NI is looking for friendly and helpful volunteers to act as sighted guides and assist with a range of social activities. Opportunity available in Armagh, Newry and Banbridge.

Driver - Fermanagh

Do you enjoy driving? Why not volunteer for RNIB NI and help to transport blind and partially sighted people to and from social activities in the Fermanagh area?

Receptionist - Sensory Engagement Programme

Assist and support customers and staff at the RNIB centre as a friendly, welcoming and organised volunteer Receptionist for the Sensory Engagement Programme. Opportunity available in Londonderry.

Befriender

The befriending service supports isolated blind and partially sighted people and hopes to build up their confidence. Volunteer befrienders are wanted to ensure people remain independent as much as possible and to help them with the small tasks that they find they cannot do. Opportunity available in Coleraine, Ballymoney and Ballycastle.

Social Activities (Evenings) - North Belfast

Blind and partially sighted people gain independence, confidence and support from our social activity volunteers. Would you like to help with a variety of activities at group meetings and events? We are looking for warm, encouraging and caring people who can help turn a life of isolation to a life of inclusion.

Swimming Volunteer - West Belfast

Do you enjoy swimming and meeting new people? We need volunteers to offer assistance in the swimming pool to swimmers with sight loss who lack confidence or who need more support. Opportunity available in West Belfast.

Last updated: 24 May 2013

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