Responsible to : Kam Cheema – Communications Manager
Hours available: Wednesday A.M.
Purpose: Assisting staff to create a talking newspaper on a weekly basis for visually impaired clients.
Summary of duties
- To record audio transcriptions of newspapers for visually Impaired people
- Reading from a newspaper or other various articles/materials whilst being recorded, in a recording booth
- Editing of master copies of the talking newspaper (not essential)
- Emptying and sorting of postal wallets
- Copying and packing of newly recorded CD’s
- Conducting Interviews with people from various backgrounds.
The Role
- Clear and friendly recording voice
- Good communication skills and an outgoing and friendly approachable manner are essential, as are reliability and a commitment to confidentiality
- An opportunity to meet new people
- Ability/willingness to understand the issues faced by Individuals living with sight loss
- To be non-judgemental and have the ability to treat people with respect
- A DBS disclosure is required for this role
FOR MORE INFO OR TO APPLY please contact:
Becky Sinar
Email: BSinar@beaconvision.org
Hi. I am a retired English teacher with type 2 diabetes and am being monitored by Russells Hall Opthalmology department for the first signs of glaucoma. I would like to give something back to the community by volunteering to help with the Talking News project.
Could you please let me know about the application process?
Yours Pam Goodacre.
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Hi Pam. We are promoting this role for Beacon Centre. If you contact Becky Sinar using the email in the Advert she will be delighted to answer any questions. Hope this helps EILEEN
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