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RNID Near You Volunteer

For Royal National Institute for Deaf People RNID

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Help us offer a free, in-person drop-in service for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, or want to get their hearing checked. 

RNID Near You volunteers do 6 main activities to help us make life fully inclusive for deaf people and people with hearing loss and tinnitus. 

  1. Maintaining hearing aids
  2. Meet & Greet
  3. Helping people check their hearing
  4. Informing people
  5. Administration 
  6. Supporting and finding donors

You don't have to do all 6 of these activities - you can pick the activities you find most interesting and match your skills and experience. 

What skills do I need?

Enthusiasm and a willingness to be part of the volunteer team and demonstrate RNID values.

You will receive a full induction and training so you feel prepared and confident before your first session. You will also get our volunteer handbook and volunteering policies to refer to. 

You’ll be assigned a supervisor who will provide ongoing support and we’ll also introduce you to our community of volunteers. 

Interests

  • Disability
  • Health and Social Care
  • Older People

Activities

  • Advice and Information
  • Supporting Charities
  • Supporting People and Befriending

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 17/02/2026

End Date: 31/01/2027

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

You need to be available between Monday - Friday 9am-5pm and flexible to support in at least one session per month (3 - 4 hours).

Location

Kingsland Church,
86 London Road,
Colchester,
Essex
CO3 9DW

St Johns Church Community Hall,
St Johns Close,
Colchester,
Essex
CO4 0HP

The Parish Hall,
Victoria Place,
Brightlingsea,
Essex
CO7 0BP

West Mersea Council Office
10 Melrose Road
West Mersea
Essex
CO5 8JD

Tiptree Community Centre,
1a Claxton Close,
Tiptree,
Essex
CO5 0UP

Community Voluntary Services Tendring
Rosemary Road,
Clacton,
Essex
CO15 1NZ

St Marys Church,
Old Road,
Frinton,
Essex
CO13 9BX

Walton Community,
Standley Road,
Walton on the Naze,
Essex
CO14 8PT

Community Voluntary Services Tendring, Harwich Hub,
276 High Street,
Harwich,
CO12 3PD

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