Tech Supporter - Edinburgh

Royal National Institute of Blind People
VO103881

Join our amazing volunteer team to make a real difference to people living with sight loss. You’ll be Supporting blind and partially sighted people and family members in our Edinburgh Community Equipment and Advice centre. Whatever the task we want our customers to have access to the same Technology as their sighted peers and ensuring they can live life as independently as possible.

What you’ll be doing
• Meeting and greeting community members on arrival.
• Assist customers with items such as tablets and phones in order for customers to make the best use of them.
• Downloading the latest apps, helping customers with visual enhancements or spending time with customers to learn voice over.
• Providing a warm atmosphere in order to enhance the learning experience.

What you’ll gain from the role
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A broader understanding of technology to assist blind and partially sighted people.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people.
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.

In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.

Volunteers are needed for weekdays between 9am – 5pm for around 4-8 hours a week.

If you have any questions or are unsure if this role is right for you, please email volunteering@rnib.org.uk, or call 0303 123 99 99 (option 4 then 2).

Key requirements
This role requires 1 reference and a PVG.

Additional location information
RNIB Scotland, 12 – 14 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh EH7 5EA.

Minimum age
You must be at least 16 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

You’ll ideally have • An interest in technology and apps • A sociable personality. • A commitment to working towards a society where people with sight loss are equal participants.

Experience required

You’ll ideally have • An interest in technology and apps • A sociable personality. • A commitment to working towards a society where people with sight loss are equal participants.

Travel details

RNIB Scotland, 12 – 14 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh EH7 5EA.

Travel expenses

Travel and food

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Training details

• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.