Volunteering
Reviewed June 2023
Sight Loss Shropshire relies heavily on local volunteers to deliver its services. We have different roles available dependent on your skills, what you would like to do and how much time you can offer.
Our volunteers support our work within the community and make a real difference to the lives of visually impaired people.
Volunteer Vacancies
We have the following volunteer roles currently available:
- Tech Trainer for Visually Impaired People – Telford
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to deliver our free smartphone and tablet training to visually impaired people twice a month at Telford Central Library. Whether you are visually impaired yourself or sighted, if you are passionate about digital inclusion and great at interacting with people, we’d love to hear from you!
Download the job description
Download the application form
- Tech Trainer for Visually Impaired People – Shrewsbury
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to deliver free digital training on smartphones, tablets and laptops to visually impaired people in Shrewsbury. Whether you are visually impaired yourself or sighted, if you are passionate about digital inclusion and great at interacting with people, we’d love to hear from you! This is a new service starting soon, and early expressions of interest are welcome.
Download the job description
Download the application form
Potential volunteers will need to complete an application form and provide two referees. For some roles, a DBS check is required.
For more information, please contact us by telephone on 07778 956096 or email us at admin@sightlossshropshire.org.uk.
If you’d like to receive the job description or application form in an alternative or large print format, please get in touch.
Peer Support Groups
We have a number of affiliated Peer Support Groups across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Most groups are run by a small committee of volunteers who arrange the programme of activities, organise the meetings and other social events, and provide a welcoming environment where members can socialise.