Community Change Supporter
About this opportunity
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Description
Join our growing community of people across the UK taking small everyday actions to transform behaviours, attitudes and misconceptions towards sight loss.
What will I be doing?
You’ll be able to pick and choose from attending activities and events, to taking quick one-off actions that fit into your daily life. Every action you choose makes a difference and could include:
• Giving your views as part of a consultation on a specific topic.
• Attending a webinar and sharing what you’ve learned with your friends and family.
• With our support, arranging a meeting with your MP or other key decision makers to raise issues important to you.
• Writing social media posts, articles or blogs on a range of topics.
• Using RNIB resources to help your local community groups or workplace be more aware of small actions to support people with sight loss.
• Sharing your lived experience as a blind or partially sighted person at a community or local event.
What will I gain from the role?
• Regular information on upcoming activities and actions you could take.
• Learning more about sight loss and how to bring about change.
• Skills development opportunities such as public speaking and effective influencing
• Access to regular peer support and a chance to connect with other Community Change Supporters.
• Invitations to a rolling programme of training sessions, information events and webinars.
How often will I be needed?
- 2 Hours per Month
Location
Region
- Scotland, Northern Ireland, East of England, South East, South West, Greater London, North West, Wales, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, North East
Home based
- This role is home based
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 16 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- The desire to learn new information and skills that you can use to make a positive change in your family, workplace and community. Using the enthusiasm for supporting change for people with sight loss you already have, to encourage others to be part of the solution too.
How do I get involved?
If you would like to apply for this opportunity, instead of using the ‘apply’ button below, please complete the RNIB Community Change Supporter form and we will be in contact with you.