Community Supporter (Public Speaker Sports)

• Royal National Institute of Blind People

• VO101789

Join our amazing volunteer team to raise awareness of the issues affecting blind and partially sighted people in relation to sport. You will give talks in person or virtually, sharing your own story to improve understanding of sight loss to sports clubs, sporting venues and facilities and community groups. You’ll be making a real difference to people living with sight loss by helping to improve accessibility and inclusivity, creating a sporting world without barriers.

What you’ll be doing

1. Talks to sports and physical activity providers to support and encourage them to consider the needs of blind and partially sighted people by sharing your story to audiences, for example, local leisure centres, sporting venues and sports clubs.


2. Delivering talks to raise awareness of existing sporting and physical activity opportunities for blind and partially sighted people.


3. Representing RNIB as an Ambassador for the Community Connection service.

What you’ll gain from the role

1. A chance to give something back in an area you are passionate about.


2. A chance to make a difference with a sense of achievement.


3. A chance to build a strong community of sports people with sight loss.


4. A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people, increasing your confidence and skills to talk to groups of people with impact, with an opportunity to develop your role into delivering independently over time.


5. Opportunity to explore different roles within our organisation including our internal recruitment vacancies

In return for donating your time we will support you with:

1. A rewarding role


2. A great Induction and Training, in particular training in public speaking and story telling will be given.


3. A supportive Manager


4. Regular catch-ups


5. Expenses


6. An opportunity to connect with other volunteers

Experience required

You’ll ideally have 1. Lived experience in playing, spectating, or delivering sport or physical activity sessions as a blind or partially sighted person. 2. Lived experience of issues affecting blind and partially sighted people in relation to sports and physical activity. 3. Be comfortable speaking to different audiences to share your sporting story, or a willingness to try with our support. 4. Have effective communication skills. 5. An outgoing friendly approach to meeting new people

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Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
This role requires 1 reference.

Frequency & commitment

4 Hours 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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