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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…
'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 …
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…
“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…
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, …
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).
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 …
The Power of a day: How Corporate and One-Off volunteering roles enhance our RNIB events
Two RNIB events held in Belfast and Glasgow earlier this year showcased not only the latest in assistive technology but also the power of occasional volunteeri…
Our volunteers don’t need to be in role for long before they make a positive difference
After successfully completing a full training programme, Llewelyn had only been in his new role as a Chat & Connect Telephone volunteer for 1 month before his …
A Century of Support: Celebrating RNIB’s Talk & Support Volunteers
As we mark Volunteers’ Week, RNIB is proud to celebrate the incredible commitment and compassion of our Talk and Support volunteers. Today we're sharing some o…