Blind Life in Durham could not operate without our volunteers. Our volunteers allow us to provide social and sporting events to people with sight loss and severe sight loss.
The charity has been running since 2004 and have around 20 volunteers whose input is vital. You would be joining the team as a volunteer who would provide a vital service to our members at a variety of events throughout each month.
You will also be welcome to participate in any of the events, if you choose to and opportunities for presenting new idea’s which will benefit members and volunteers alike.
The purpose of this role is to promote Blind Life in Durham via our social media and LinkedIn pages and our website.
To use our social media pages for the promotion of the charity and to keep the sites up to date with information on what we are doing or have done and re-post any relevant information.
To respond to any messages on social media in a timely manner and pass them on to the charity’s administrator.
To keep the charity’s website up to date.
To promote the charity in a positive manner.
To work with the charity’s administrator to look at expanding our social media and website presence.
An enjoyment of using all forms of social media.
Confidence in writing professional posts
A positive approach to using social media and websites.
A positive attitude, team player, and willing to assist people.
A good standard of communication
Understand and follow instructions.
Be flexible in your approach
Ad hoc/variable.
Blind Life Induction
Blind Life Volunteer Handbook with all the volunteer policies
Blind Awareness Training
First Aid
Basic Health & Safety
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
