Wales

This region covers: Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conway, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynydd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, The Vale of Glamorgan, Torfaen, Wrexham.

To enable blind and partially sighted people to volunteer for RNIB Cymru, the Cardiff site are developing a "hot desk" with a range of specialist, access technology equipment available to meet the volunteers' individual needs.

Latest opportunities

IT Job Search Support Volunteer

Do you have the knowledge and expertise in IT to lead and guide blind and partially sighted people through clear computer instructions? We need you to provide IT support to blind and partially sighted people seeking employment. Opportunity available in Cardiff

Get Connected Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers with a passion for technology and social media to support blind and partially sighted people to get online. Opportunity available across Wales

Low Vision Support Group Volunteer

Are you outgoing and confident with the ability to develop relationships with Low Vision Practitioners either face to face or telephone contact. Can you make a difference to blind and partially sighted people by providing support, information and advice to members of our low vision support group. Opportunity available at CVV Resource Centre, Swansea

Young People's Buddy Volunteer

Are you aged 11 - 25 with excellent social skills, a sense of fun, willingness to join in local recreational activities/outings and befriend young blind and partially sighted people in their home. Opportunity available in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.

Welfare Benefits and Rights Customer Feedback Volunteer

Do you have excellent communication skills? Can you build a rapport with people and put them at ease? Could you carry out follow up telephone calls to customers that have received services from our Welfare Rights Team? Opportunity available throughout Wales

Welsh Speaking Studio Reader

Lending your voice and enthusiasm to help blind and partially sighted Welsh speakers access everything from newsletters to a favourite cookery book by digitally recording audio versions at RNIB Transcription Centre, Cardiff.

Welfare Benefits and Rights Admin Volunteer

Volunteers required to help our customers stay independent and to guide them through the benefits maze. Opportunity available across Wales including Cardiff, RCT, Swansea, Bangor, Conwy, Rhyl and Wrexham.

IT Specialist Volunteer

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 across Wales.

Technology Support Volunteer

We need 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 across Wales.

Befriender

RNIB Cymru is committed to supporting blind and partially sighted people within Wales through a range of services that we provide. The befriending service supports isolated blind and partially sighted people and hopes to build up their confidence. The service ensures people remain independent as much as possible and provides an opportunity for them to socialise and take part in activities they may otherwise not have been able to do so. An enthusiasm to enable clients to take part, awareness of their needs, effective listening skills and a natural empathy for people is expected. Opportunity available in RCT, Swansea & Neath and Cardiff and the Vale.

Contact: volunteering@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 4 September 2012