Volunteer Telford

The Leprosy Mission is the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation, a pioneer in our field, with 140 years’ experience serving people affected by this disease. As a leading international Christian development charity, we work in 10 countries across Africa and Asia to defeat leprosy and transform lives.

We’re looking for inspirational communicators who will enjoy championing our work at churches and community groups, both in person and on Zoom. 

The role is flexible in terms of hours, as we want it to be the best fit for you as you generously offer your skills and time.

You’ll be given ongoing support, training and resources from your Community Partnership Manager, who is only ever a phone call away.

You may also have the exciting opportunity to visit our projects overseas.

Our volunteers are kindly asked to commit to a minimum of 6 speaking engagements per annum. These engagements can either be sourced by the volunteer within their community or provided by our Community Partnership Managers.

Engagements can take place at any time/date that is convenient for volunteers, however a typical speaking engagement takes place on a Sunday morning or weekday evenings.

We are committed to diversity and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community.

East Shropshire Talking Newspaper For The Blind (ESTN) is based in Telford and provides a FREE weekly USB memory stick of local news and features including items from the local press and other publications, such as Shropshire Magazine and Info sound, alongside items produced in-house by the ESTN team; covering a wide range of subjects and matters of interest.

We are staffed entirely by volunteers, and operate solely via voluntary donations from both individuals and organisations, for example Local Councils and Social organisations. We receive no government or private funding as a matter of course.

We are looking for Volunteer Copying Co-Ordinator.

Role:

Making arrangements for the required number of Copying volunteers to attend each Thursday morning, via Production and Distribution of a Roster

Arranging/Providing any necessary resources, training, familiarisation, and guidance for the Copying team.

Providing a focal point for the Copying team and dealing with any concerns or questions they may have.

Providing remedial action (where possible) and Keeping Statistics on USB Memory Sticks which have failed the Copy Process

Representing the Copying Team on the ESTN Committee.

Thursday Mornings 8.30am - 10.00am

One Evening Meeting (Day of the Week varies). At least four times per year, from approximately:

7.00pm - 9.30pm.

East Shropshire Talking Newspaper For The Blind (ESTN) is based in Telford and provides a FREE weekly USB memory stick of local news and features including items from the local press and other publications, such as Shropshire Magazine and Info sound, alongside items produced in-house by the ESTN team; covering a wide range of subjects and matters of interest.

We are staffed entirely by volunteers, and operate solely via voluntary donations from both individuals and organisations, for example Local Councils and Social organisations. We receive no government or private funding as a matter of course.

We are looking for Volunteer Sound Recording Engineers.

Role:

To Record and Edit the weekly Master Recording of the East Shropshire Talking Newspaper, and produce the Master Memory Stick, ready for copying.

Responsible for the Technical Production of the Master Recording, including audio editing, time keeping and the maintenance of optimum sound levels.

A team of people act as joint Sound Engineers, (each taking their turn on a roster).

Sunday - Tuesday (HOME WORKING as necessary to complete the duties).

Tuesday Evenings  6.30pm - 8.00pm (STUDIO WORKING) Once every 3-4 Weeks approx

As an Awareness Ambassador, you can play an important role in increasing awareness of diabetes locally and online.

You will support Diabetes UK campaigns by taking leaflets and posters along to local community venues such as libraries and community centres and like and share on our social media.

Diabetes UK is a national charity, supporting people who live with or are at risk of developing diabetes. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. We’re leading the fight against the UK's biggest and fastest growing health crisis. And it's a fight that involves us all – sharing knowledge and taking on diabetes together.