Social Action Audience Panel
About this opportunity
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Description
Creating lasting social change means helping people understand the small, practical changes they can make so everyday experiences are more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
At RNIB, we have a team dedicated to this work, and we are looking for sighted volunteers to join us. You will work alongside our team and a panel of blind and partially sighted community members, bringing your own perspective on how messages may land with the wider public.
We are keen to recruit a diverse group of sighted volunteers who reflect the audiences we are trying to reach. Together with blind and partially sighted panel members, you will help make sure our campaigns and resources feel relevant, practical and engaging for the wider public.
In this role, you will help to:
• Share ideas on the best ways to encourage positive behaviour change.
• Help ensure our messaging connects with and inspires the public.
• Co-design and co-produce materials alongside blind and partially sighted community members.
• Review communications and suggest ways to make them clearer, more engaging and more likely to encourage positive behaviour change.
• Help shape behaviour change resources, such as campaign materials, messages or practical guidance.
You don't need any previous experience or knowledge of sight loss to take on this role. We welcome people from all backgrounds who are interested in helping create positive social change.
We want this opportunity to be accessible. Please tell us if you need information in a different format or any support to take part.
If you have any questions or need support with the application process, please contact RNIB's Volunteering Team [email protected] or by telephone on 0303 123 9999.
How often will I be needed?
- 2 Hours per Month
Location
Region
- Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, South West, South East, North West, North East, Greater London, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, East Midlands, East of England
Home based
- This role is home based
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We estimate that we will be in touch a couple of times a month with opportunities to collaborate on our projects. Feedback can be provided by email, phone or in an online meeting depending on the work. You can join meetings by computer, mobile phone or landline and we can support you to do this. We can arrange meetings outside office hours, for people who need this. We ask volunteers to ideally look to commit to the role for 2 years.
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 16 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- An interest in making society more accessible and inclusive. Communication skills: the ability to express ideas clearly and listen actively. Empathy and cultural awareness: an openness to learning from different perspectives and live experiences. Collaboration and teamwork: a willingness to work with others to co-design solutions. Problem-solving and creativity: an ability to think of practical ideas that could support behaviour change. Analytical thinking: the capacity to assess barriers and suggest improvements.