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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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Community Volunteer

Provide information to local organisations and community groups to help raise awareness of RNID’s activities as well as other services and support available for deaf people and those with hearing loss and tinnitus. This role includes online presentations and face-to-face activities in your area.

As a Community Volunteer, you will:
• reach out to community groups, other charities, etc. to offer informative
presentations or attend meetings to share insight into deafness, hearing loss
and tinnitus
• deliver talks, presentations online and face-to-face (depending on practicality)
• set up RNID Information stands at various locations, including libraries,
community centres and hospitals within your local area
• ensure leaflets and equipment arrive at the venue in time, and pack up at the
end of the event
• promote the work of RNID and associated local services
• respond to questions and enquiries from visitors and assist as appropriate
• record any enquires that are out of your knowledge base and follow up
accordingly

• monitor the number of enquiries at each event and feedback in a timely
manner
• be proactive in sourcing venues for information stands


Training and and ongoing support is provided at a local level for this role, with regular meetings between volunteers and project staff.


Experience required

Training and and ongoing support is provided at a local level for this role, with regular meetings between volunteers and project staff.

Travel details

Clydebank

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment
2 hours per session min 1 session per month 2 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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