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Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.
Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.

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John’s story: ‘It’s the satisfaction of doing something for a good cause’

“It’s the satisfaction of doing something for a good cause,” says John, an RNIB Sooty volunteer who has quietly turned determination, people skills and a skill…

Posted Wednesday, 3 June 2026 News type: Your Stories

Finding Rhythm Through Volunteering – Mark’s Volunteer story

Mark is a Volunteer Talk and Support Musician Telephone Group Facilitator who started volunteering with RNIB because he wanted to do something practical and pe…

Posted Friday, 29 May 2026 News type: Your Stories

“You can hear the smiles.” George’s story of volunteering and connection

When George’s sight began to change, he went looking for support. What he found was community—and a volunteering role where listening, patience and a steady vo…

Posted Friday, 29 May 2026 News type: Your Stories

Geoff’s farewell (for now) to the Volunteer Advisory Council

After two brilliant years on RNIB’s Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC), I’m stepping down for the moment. I’m sad to leave in one way but I’m also grateful for t…

Posted Monday, 11 May 2026

'Volunteering is about shaping the world you want to live in now'

For Grace, 25 at the time of writing, volunteering isn’t just a pastime; it’s about building a better, more inclusive world. Already a passionate advocate for …

Posted Thursday, 5 February 2026 News type: Your Stories News type: News story

The Volunteers Behind Digital Independence

Hilary taps her tablet carefully. Across the table, volunteer Richard leans over patiently, guiding her through the settings that let her use her device by voi…

Posted Friday, 5 December 2025 News type: Article

“I have met so many inspiring individuals who have volunteered for RNIB”

From November 3 to 7, we will be celebrating Trustee Week: a special time to acknowledge and appreciate the incredible efforts and contributions of trustees. T…

Posted Monday, 6 October 2025 News type: Case study

Oban blind man could voice Lidl's new self-checkouts

An Oban man who lost his sight is a finalist in Lidl’s competition to find the new Scottish voice for its self-checkouts. Alan MacDonald volunteers with RNIB, …

Posted Wednesday, 16 July 2025 News type: News story

Blind Aberdeenshire Man Stresses Importance of Volunteering

As we mark Volunteers’ Week, RNIB Scotland is proud to tell the story of one of our longstanding volunteers and community members, Bruce Christie (59).

Posted Monday, 16 June 2025 News type: Press release

Blind Edinburgh Man Named Young Volunteer of the Year

Daryl Stewart (23), a long-standing volunteer with sight loss charity RNIB Scotland, has been awarded the Special Recognition Award for Young Volunteer of the …

Posted Monday, 9 June 2025 News type: Press release