Deafblind UK

Website: https://www.deafblind.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DBUKCharity
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@DeafblindUK
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
volunteering@deafblind.org.uk
Where do they work?: Greater Manchester
Telephone: 01733973432
Registered charity number: 802976
Company number: Deafblind UK
Description: DBUK is the only national charity whose main focus is on acquired dual sensory loss. We are the longest established national charity providing practical support for individuals who have difficulty with their sight and hearing. All our services focus on unlocking the person behind the disability and on how we can work with deafblind people to achieve their aspirations, no matter how simple or how adventurous. We work with individuals who are 18+, their families and carers. We are a membership organisation offering the following services, all of which are free to access: Information/Advice Line, Outreach Service, Volunteer Befrienders, Advocacy Service, Support and Social Groups, Digital Technology Support, Members Magazine, Forums, Holiday Caravan.

Volunteering Opportunities

Opportunity title Summary
Group Volunteer You would start by coming to a group session to see if you would enjoy being a volunteer with us, and then we would complete the necessary training with you. The group meet monthly - every second Friday of each month from 1pm - 3pm - and enjoy crafts, games, guest speakers or entertainers, but most of all a good chat and some stimulating conversation.
CLOSED: Telephone Wellbeing Volunteer Wellbeing Volunteers contact a range of different members every week to make a friendly check-in call and have a chat.
Regional Charity Champion Join our national team of Charity Champions and become the friendly face of Deafblind UK in your local area.
Community Fundraising Group Volunteer Join our fabulous fundraising team and become the friendly face of Deafblind UK in your local community, organising and promoting events and activities. Whatever your background, if you want to make a difference then we want to hear from you!
Telephone Befriender Do you enjoy chatting and getting to know people? Why not become one of our Telephone Befrienders and put your skills to good use supporting a great cause and making a massive difference to a Deafblind UK member's life.... one call at a time.