Lived Experience Speaker
Royal National Institute of Blind People
Help build a world which understands the impact of living with sight loss.
We're keen to hear from you if you'd like to share your experiences as a blind and partially sighted person and help build a world which understands the impact of living with sight loss. In this role, you will be: • Delivering talks to groups of sighted people about your lived experience of sight loss to challenge their perceptions and behaviours. Audiences will vary but may include local businesses, community, faith and voluntary groups. • Delivering talks on behalf of RNIB’s Social Action Team.
Advice, Information & Support,Community Work,Campaigning & Lobbying
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Organising & Planning, Research
Lived experience of issues affecting blind and partially sighted people. • Be comfortable speaking to different audiences to share your story, or a willingness to try with our support. • Effective communication skills. • An outgoing friendly approach to meeting new people. • Confidence in using a smart phone and email and engaging in meetings via video calls.
RNIB Welcome Pack, Volunteer Training, Support From Your Volunteer Manager
3 Hours Per Action
N/A
Homebased
N/A
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