RNID Near you Volunteer - England - Spark-A-Change Foundation

    Spark-A-Change Foundation
    Spark-A-Change Foundation England

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    Description

    Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/month · Starting from June 2024

    Somerset, England, United Kingdom

    Advice & Mentoring Care work Other Support work

    Summary

    Help us offer a free in-person service in care homes for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, locations across Somerset.

    Detailed Description

    Where We Operate

    We aim to be present across Somerset with more volunteers. Currently, we are in Bridgwater, Burnham on Sea, Taunton, Minehead, and Yeovil.

    Volunteer Activities

    RNID Near You volunteers participate in six main activities to make life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss and tinnitus. You can choose the activities that interest you most and align with your skills and experience.

    1. Maintaining Hearing Aids
      Our volunteers support hearing aid users by cleaning their hearing aids, replacing batteries and tubing, and providing tips for optimal hearing aid use.
    2. Assisting with Hearing Checks
      Our volunteers help individuals take the RNID online hearing check, guiding them through the process on a digital tablet.
    3. Providing Information
      Our volunteers assist deaf people and those with hearing loss and tinnitus in finding information about:
      • getting accustomed to hearing aids and maximizing their potential
      • using technology and assistive devices
      • applying for benefits
    4. Meeting and Greeting
      Our in-person volunteers welcome visitors to our services, engage in conversation, and direct them to the appropriate resources.
    5. Finding Supporters and Donors
      Our volunteers play a crucial role in identifying individuals who can support our services and contribute financially to help fund our initiatives.
    6. Administrative Tasks
      Our volunteers assist us in running our services by performing various administrative duties.

    Volunteer Requirements

    Disclosure and Barring Service clearance is required.

    About RNID

    We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus. Together, we strive to end the discrimination faced by our communities, provide better hearing solutions now, and fund groundbreaking research to restore hearing and alleviate tinnitus.

    Join us in offering a free in-person drop-in service for individuals who are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus, or wish to get their hearing checked.

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