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Hearing Aid Support volunteer

RNID (Scottish Borders, Greater Glasgow and Shetland Isles)
VO93838

Provide support and advice to NHS hearing aid users at our RNID “Near You” Hearing Aid Maintenance Clinics, helping with basic maintenance and support of hearing aids, replacing batteries and cleaning /replacing tubing.

• attend our monthly drop-in support sessions for hearing aid users
• undertake basic maintenance on hearing aids such as cleaning or changing
tubing, ear moulds and filters and replacing batteries
• offer practical support to optimise hearing aids
• signpost other agencies that may be beneficial to the service user
• monitor the number of visits carried out and feedback to the volunteer
co-ordinator
• complete relevant paperwork during support sessions
• refer enquiries to RNID staff if you do not know the answer

Full training and shadowing support option are provided as part of this volunteering opportunity

Experience required

Full training and shadowing support option are provided as part of this volunteering opportunity

Travel details

Dumbarton/Vale of Leven, Clydebank, Helensburgh.

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Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment

2/3 hours per session min 1 session per month 2/3 hours per session min 1 session per month

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