RNID Near You volunteer, Middlesbrough
Help us offer a free, in-person drop-in service for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, or want to get their hearing checked.
2 Hours per month minimum commitment
What You'll Do:
What you’ll be doing
As a hearing aid support volunteer, you will
- attend our regular support sessions for hearing aid users.
- Undertake basic maintenance on hearing aids such as cleaning or changing tubing, ear moulds and filters and replacing batteries.
- Signpost other agencies that may be beneficial to the service user.
- Complete relevant paperwork during support sessions.
Why You'll Love It:
Volunteering with us makes a valuable difference to people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
Any contribution you make, no matter how small, can have a big impact.
Find out more by watching our volunteers talk about their experience https://youtu.be/2prqXAKtVLQ
“When you see the difference you can make to someone, it’s very fulfilling.” Tom, RNID volunteer
“I’ve been volunteering for over 10 years. I love helping people with their hearing aids and having a chat. People are so grateful for our support.”
Rosemary, RNID volunteer
What You'll Learn:
What you’ll get in return
As a volunteer you will make a real difference to the people you support.
Receive training and learn new skills including knowledge of hearing loss, and hearing aid maintenance
Meet people in different situations in a variety of community settings
Raise awareness of deafness in the community.
Have reasonable, out-of-pocket and pre-approved travel expenses
Apply your skills and learn new ones
Volunteering gives you the opportunity to apply what you know about teamwork, communication and taking initiative – and learn new skills as well. These are valuable skills you can use in any workplace or team setting.
All volunteers have an induction and full training relevant to their role. There are also other courses and learning opportunities that might be relevant to your role.
Improve your CV
Volunteering shows your motivation and commitment. This helps your CV stand out when you apply for jobs.
What We're Looking For:
What you need
You’ll need to provide the names of 2 referees who’ve known you for at least 2 years,
Willingness to learn about issues affecting deaf people and people with hearing loss or tinnitus – particularly older people.
Friendly, reliable and an approachable manner.
Happy to work with a wide range of people.
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