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We are building a brand-new South Ayrshire team to bring the talking newspaper to blind, visually impaired and print-impaired people - and those with mobility issues - right across South Ayrshire. Each weekly edition must be recorded, edited and posted via freepost on the same day the local newspaper is released (e.g. every Wednesday), so our listeners get their news at the same time as everyone else.
Purpose of the role
Our readers are the voices our listeners know and love. Working with the South Ayrshire Producer, two readers cover the week's local newspaper stories for each edition — recorded, edited and posted the very same day the paper comes out.
What you'll do
• Read a selection of the week's local news stories, clearly and warmly, as directed by the Producer.
• Be available reliably each week on publication day for recording.
• Help review the running order and flag any stories that need care or sensitivity.
What We Offer Our Volunteers
• A warm welcome and a full induction to the charity and your role.
• Training and ongoing support
How to Apply
Applying couldn't be simpler — there's no formal application form. Just get in touch and tell us a little about yourself, which area you're in (East, South or North Ayrshire), and which role (or roles) interest you. We'll invite you along for an informal chat, with no obligation on either side.
Ayrshire Recording Services I Scottish Charity No. SC054087
The Talking Newspaper for Ayrshire —free to every listener, every week, since 1983.
Experience required
What we're looking for
• A clear, friendly reading voice — no broadcasting experience needed. Weekly reliability — our listeners are waiting!
• A positive attitude and a sense of fun.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Newspaper Reader - South Ayrshire with Ayrshire Recording Services (Talking Newspapers for the Visually Impaired)
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Rikki Farquharson, Ayrshire Recording Services (Talking Newspapers for the Visually Impaired)
Rikki Farquharson, Ayrshire Recording Services (Talking Newspapers for the Visually Impaired)
Email address: [email protected]
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in South Ayrshire:
Contact name: VASA Volunteering
Email address: [email protected]
Thank you for registering your interest in Newspaper Reader - South Ayrshire with Ayrshire Recording Services (Talking Newspapers for the Visually Impaired).
Ayrshire Recording Services (Talking Newspapers for the Visually Impaired) and Ayrshire Recording Services (Talking Newspapers for the Visually Impaired)have both been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at [email protected] quoting reference #VO106358.