RNIB letters in white on turquoise, Supporting Blind and Partially Sighted People

Availability Details

Flexible.
You can give advice over the phone and through home visits.

Venue Address

17 Saltmeadows Rd
Gateshead
NE8 3AH
United Kingdom

54.965856657553, -1.5854521124865

Areas covered

We are always looking for volunteers who have skills and experience in IT to join our Technology Support Squad.

Support people who are blind or partially sighted to get to grips with technology by helping to:

  • Tune in digital radios
  • Lean to your landline or mobile phone
  • Get the most out of Freeview, satellite and cable TV and set up a DVD player and audio description
  • Get started with a new laptop or computer, install a printer and set up  internet and software. 
  • Investigate – and fix- problems with an existing computer
  • Use an eBook reader or DAISY Talking Book player
  • Help get online using tablets and mobile devices
  • Advise on how to make some of your other electronics easier to use.

Join a wonderful Squad of 800 volunteers from across the UK. 

 

Skills needed

Skills and experience in IT.
Friendly and non-judgemental with good people skills.
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