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Editorial Assistant - Stories Library

We’re looking for a creative and driven Editorial Assistant to join us for 3 months in the Stories Library Team. You will be gathering stories from people whom we support, giving customers the chance to share their story and tell other blind and partially sighted people about our services.

Ideally, you will be a journalism, media, English or humanities graduate. You will have excellent communication skills and looking to gain valuable experience within a marketing/communications team at a national charity. If you have sight loss and fit these criteria, we are eager to hear from you.

Additional Location Information

RNIB, 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE

How often will I be needed? 21 hours Per Week

Podcast Volunteer

Are you interested in podcasting? In this role you will be working on creating and editing podcast content for the East Midland RNIB Network. There will also be occasional internal and external radio appearances to promote the work of RNIB. This opportunity is only available to applicants with sight loss.

Additional Location Information

East Midlands. Home / Community based role with the ability to travel independently.

How often will I be needed? 6 hours Per Month

Community Engagement Volunteer

Do you enjoy meeting new people? Would you like to help raise awareness? You will be working on initiatives to increase awareness of sight loss and RNIB services within Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

Additional Location Information

East Midlands with a focus on the cities of Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.

How often will I be needed? 7 hours Per Month

Christmas Collectors

Can you give us just 2 or 3 hours to help us raise funds to make every day better for people with sight loss? We are looking for store collectors in the Lincoln area near the transport hub on Thursday 6 December. This is a great opportunity to have fun and meet other people and get in to the Christmas spirit. This is joint collection with Lincoln and Lindsey Blind Society.

Additional Location Information

Lincoln near the Transport Hub on Thursday 6th December.

How often will I be needed? 2 hours Per Event

Store collector

Additional Location Information

Lincoln near the transport hub on Thursday 6 December

How often will I be needed? 2 hours Per Event

Key Campaigner - North East

Did you realise that by writing a letter, sending an email or contacting your local decision makers such as your MP or local councillors you can make a big difference to your local community? By being a Key Campaigner with RNIB, you can make a big difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, often from the comfort of your own home. We need you to join our team and help us campaign on national and local issues affecting blind and partially sighted people.

How often will I be needed? 4 hours Per Year

Network Committee Volunteer

Are you affected by sight loss and are you connected to local groups of blind and partially sighted people? Would you like to be part of making a difference by ensuring RNIB is led by blind and partially sighted people? If the answer is YES - we need you for the East of England Network committee to:
- Identify the things that matter to blind and partially sighted people across the East of England
- Inform and influence RNIB's work and drive societal change
- Build a connected community of blind and partially sighted people and help break down social barriers

Additional Location Information

You will require the ability to travel within the region and to use social media / Skype

How often will I be needed? 3 hours Per Month

Tech Hub Support - Enniskillen Northern Ireland

Do you have a passion for helping people discover the unlimited possibilities that technology can bring? Would you like to open up a world of opportunities for blind and partially sighted people in your local community by training them to use technology? Join our local technology team helping people with sight loss get the most out of technology.

Additional Location Information

Enniskillen Area

How often will I be needed? 4 hours Per Month

Telephone Welcome Volunteer

Are you looking for an office based role which makes a real difference to people’s lives? Are you confident on the phone, have a friendly voice and experience of admin work?

Our phone groups are a place where blind and partially sighted people connect and socialise. You'll dial participants in and welcome them to the group call, greeting them and helping them feel comfortable using your excellent telephone manner. Please get in touch if this sounds like the role for you - we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Location Information

RNIB 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE.

How often will I be needed? 6 hours Per Week

Technology Clinic Support Northern Ireland

Additional Location Information

Clinics will take place in three different locations Belfast-Victoria House 15-17 Gloucester Street Coleraine-37 Abbey St, Coleraine Londonderry-Embassy Building (First floor). 3 Strand Road

How often will I be needed? 4 hours Per Week