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'Blind Life in Durham is a social charity. We are a friendly pro-active group of blind and partially sighted people that meet regularly at events where we have chats and plenty of laughs. We provide monthly talks on a range of subjects, social events; days out together; New Age Kurling; and New Age Bowls. Blind Life in Durham also enters New Age Kurling Competitions with any members wishing to take part.',
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'You will be taking visually impaired and blind people to activities and events around County Durham. This will mainly be to our monthly social meetings and monthly book club which are held in Durham City. In addition, during the summer months we have days out and during the course of the year, other ad hoc events.',
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'You will be collecting/picking up visually impaired or blind people from their homes, providing sighted guidance where appropriate, and driving them to venues and then taking them home again. You would be very welcome to stay for the length of the meeting/events (2 hours max) and participate or help out.',
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'The main times are:\n- First Monday of the month - Book Club at Durham City\n- Second Monday of the month - Social Meeting at Durham City\n- Third Friday of the month - Blind Veterans Life Together at Ferryhill',
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'To be able to receive articles prior to recording, to read through them and highlight any errors found.\nTo record each article, speaking clearly, using recording software used by Blind Life.\nTo edit each article, where possible, and save in the appropriate place on Blind Life\'s pc.',
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'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.\n\nThe 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. \n\nYou 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.\n\nThe purpose of this role is to promote Blind Life in Durham via our social media and LinkedIn pages and our website.\n',
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Recognition of Quality Volunteer Experience
