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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Hearing Aid Support Volunteer

As a hearing aid support volunteer, you will:
• Undertake basic maintenance on hearing aids, cleaning, changing tubing and replacing batteries
• Support users to optimise hearing aid use
• Work closely with other volunteers
• All trained provided

As an RNID volunteer, you will:
• make a real difference to the people you support
• help us run this important service
• receive training and learn new skills
• meet people in different situations
• raise awareness of deafness in the community
have all reasonable, out-of-pocket and pre-approved travel expenses repaid.

Skills/Experience Required
Here’s what we think could be beneficial:
• knowledge of or willingness to learn about issues affecting people confronting deafness, tinnitus and
hearing loss - particularly older people.
• some experience of using hearing aids would be preferable but not essential.
• friendly, reliable and an approachable manner.
• ability to listen to questions and to answer appropriately
• happy to work with a wide range of people.
• ability to work with others whilst using your own initiative
• excellent attention to detail
• able to travel locally
• friendly and approachable


Travel details

Local community settings/Home

Travel expenses

All reasonable and agreed travel expenses paid.

Support
Training details

RNID Volunteer Induction training.
RNID Near You Project Induction.
Introduction to Deaf Awareness.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
3 hours per month, days and times to be confirmed.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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