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Deafblind UK is the UK’s only charity specialising in supporting people with any level of deafblindness. We support people to live with their condition and to build their confidence and independence ...
Helpline Volunteer
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Summary
As a Helpline Volunteer, you will deal with incoming calls to the Helpline and reception, providing information and support.Detailed description
Do you want to increase your admin or customer service skills? Then we have the perfect volunteering opportunity for you...
We are are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who want to support our members and join our friendly team of staff and volunteers. In this role, you will be assisting with the incoming calls coming into the National Helpline. Our members get in touch for a whole host of reasons - no day is the same! Some knowledge or experience of sight and or hearing loss would be an advantage in this particular role and confidence in speaking with people of all ages and backgrounds over the phone.
Duties would be varied ranging from dealing with basic incoming contact and referring any complex issues to our Membership Services team, updating our information library or carrying out research to support our work helping those with sight and hearing loss. You’ll receive full one to one training and gain a range of new skills and the confidence to use them. Although this is a remote role, there will always be a member of the team available to support you in your role.
We are looking for volunteers who would be available to support us on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and Monday mornings.
Volunteering is a great way of improving you own skills and supporting others - why not join the team and make a difference to real people's lives......
🗣️ Native language skills
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Deafblind UK
world live better with deafblindness.