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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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Dumfries & Galloway teen thrives as volunteer

At just 18, Finlay Anderson has already achieved so much. Preparing to embark on a new academic journey at the University of Edinburgh to study Law, Finlay’s p…

Posted Monday, 12 August 2024 News type: Press release

Volunteer week case study | RNIB

Craig Brett has Leber Congenital Amaurosis and works as a volunteer, helping to run RNIB’s Connect group in the east of England for online gaming.

Posted Sunday, 2 June 2024 News type: Case study

John Gainham’s story - Community Connection and ECLO volunteering

John Gainham has been volunteering in the West Midlands, originally supporting the local ECLO service and then volunteering with Community Connection at the Er…

Posted Thursday, 11 April 2024 News type: News story

"Volunteering has done wonders for me" Burak tells us about his volunteering experiences

Burak, age 43 (as of February 2024), was diagnosed with Glaucoma aged two years old. He has lived with deteriorating vision since, resulting in challenges find…

Posted Wednesday, 13 March 2024 News type: Article

Keeping in Touch for volunteers

The Keeping in Touch for volunteers sessions are back for 2024 for our amazing RNIB volunteers. These events take place online, three times a year and our open…

Posted Wednesday, 6 March 2024 News type: News story

Inverness resident leads the way with sight loss walking group

An Inverness resident, supported by a national sight loss charity, meets monthly with other blind and partially sighted locals for a wander around Inverness ci…

Posted Friday, 26 January 2024 News type: Press release

RNIB’s Commitment to Volunteer Wellbeing

At RNIB we recognise the importance of supporting our volunteer’s wellbeing. Volunteers are the backbone of the organisation, supporting blind and partially pe…

Posted Wednesday, 29 November 2023 News type: News story

2023: A year of volunteering with RNIB

Volunteering with RNIB makes a difference in the lives of blind and partially sighted people every year. 2023 is no different. Over 3,300 volunteers supported …

Posted Tuesday, 21 November 2023 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories

“I am not just making a difference in a single day, it is long term”

Fanny Martin is a RNIB volunteer who talks about looking for volunteering outside of working hours and the fulfilment she finds in her role with the youth grou…

Posted Wednesday, 1 November 2023 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories