Blind volunteer roles
Role: Activities Volunteer
Commitment: Currently, sessions are run both during the week (mostly in the afternoon) and at weekends (usually on a Saturday). Activity volunteering is a flexible commitment, and you will be able to sign up for the session you like and when you have time. It really is up to you and your availability.
Location: Life Without Limits Centre - 10 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6EN
Availability: RSBC Events · Events Calendar - https://lu.ma/rsbc
Age: 18+
Our Mission Statement:
RSBC believes that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits.
By giving young people the essential skills and confidence to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.
Our success depends on our values
Underpinning all RSBC’s work are values embedded in trust and excellence:
TRUST: Respect and accountability
ENERGY: Straight talking and constantly learning
AMBITION: Confronting reality and driving results
MOTIVATION: Vision impaired children and young people are our number one priority, and we look for solutions, not problems
What will I be doing?
Our amazing Activity Volunteers play a key role in supporting blind children and young people to take part in a variety of activities. These range from sports, creative (singing, performing, art), audiobook club and day trips. Our activities are designed for blind young people to meet new friends, gain confidence, learn new skills/sports, and become more independent. The skills you have developed in your career and personal life will be invaluable to our young people.
Key Tasks and Main Duties
Face-to-face activities
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1:1 sighted guiding from and to public transport locations
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practical support onsite
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supporting the sessions
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facilitate social interaction between the participants
Who are you?
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need to have volunteered or worked before as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and willing to follow RSBC’s policies and can be an excellent ambassador for RSBC. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of sight problems.
What’s in it for me?
RSBC offers the opportunity to gain insight and experience into helping others with sight issues. As part of your volunteering, you will have access to Sighted Guide training, a training session designed to help you understand the issues and complexities of sight problems and give you the ability to help others navigate the world.
RSBC also provides paid expenses for your volunteering experience, you can claim up to £10 per day.
RSBC can also provide references and impact reports from your volunteering if required.
You will be fully supported in your role by our team of expert and compassionate service delivery team.
Develop or utilise your skills – As a volunteer, you’ll be given plenty of opportunities to develop new skills or use those you already have, which can help to build your CV, boost your employability and give you a sense of satisfaction.
What's in it for the Community?
Make a difference to people’s lives
Help in your community
Help deliver creative services to help people with sighted issues feel included in the world around them.
Make a direct and tangible difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted children and young people.
Safeguarding:
Due to the nature of the role, before you can begin volunteering with RSBC there are some required safeguarding checks which will need to be completed.
All RSBC volunteers undergo an Enhanced DBS check (paid for by RSBC) and must provide two references.
All volunteers will also be booked onto safeguarding training.
RSBC risk assesses all its services and activities.
Next Steps:
If this sounds like you, please fill out an expression of interest, and one of our volunteer team members will get back to you!
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To be there for blind children and their families with specialist support throughout their journey.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a qualified and experienced finance professional to join the Kingston Association for the Blind's Board of Trustees to take up the position of Treasurer.
Kingston Association for the Blind empower people of all ages living with sight loss, to lead independent and fulfilled lives in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding areas.
What will you be doing?
The Treasurer, in addition to their Trustee duties, is responsible for overseeing Kingston Association for the Blind’s financial affairs.
The Treasurer will work with the CEO to ensure that effective financial measures, controls, and procedures are in place to manage the charity’s finances. They report to the Board on the organisation’s financial health, financial performance, and any potential risks.
Time Commitment:
· Quarterly Board meetings held in person in central Kingston.
· AGM is held once a year.
· Board members are encouraged and welcome to join charity events and trips.
What are we looking for?
· A finance professional with an understanding of charity finance or commercial experience.
· Strong communication skills, capable of presenting financial information to non-finance experts.
· Someone willing to contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and liaising with auditors.
· Attend quarterly Board meetings in person and the AGM each year in Kingston Upon Thames.
· We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, committed, and eager to contribute new ideas and perspectives to our Board, helping to strengthen our team with diverse thinking.
· Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
· Willingness to accept responsibilities and act in the charity’s best interests.
What difference will you make?
As Treasurer, your insight will help the charity make smart, strategic decisions that directly impact how we support those who benefit from using our services.
You will be joining a friendly and committed team, who are passionate about providing an excellent service to our members.
Before you apply
The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting Kingston Assocation for the Blind with their Treasurer recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance. To apply please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills and experience would add value to the board.
This is a voluntary role, subject to clear DBS check.
Deadline: 28th August 2025
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
If you're interested in cookery and happy to listen to others talking about the topic, we'd love you to facilitate our monthly special interest group. This is a new group for blind and partially sighted people who are keen to share their experience and interest in cookery.
You will contribute to the group to ensure that all participants feel comfortable and that the group runs smoothly.
This group will run monthly as either a phone or video call.
How often will I be needed?
- 2 Hours per Month
Key requirements
- One reference
Home based
- This role is home based
Additional location information
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The groups meet during the day from Monday to Friday.
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply and UK resident
What skills and experience are needed?
- Empathy with blind and partially sighted people. Good listening skills An interest in all aspects of cookery Abilty to work with a wide range of people Experience of using the telephone or video calling software
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? We need you to facilitate our Talk and Support weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others when the regular group facilitator is unavailable. This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline or mobile phone We ask you to commit to covering up to 3 groups per week, although this will vary on a week by week basis. Each group you cover will last for one hour.
Home based
- This role is home based
Additional location information
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Home Based: over the telephone (this role requires you to have a landline or mobile telephone)
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- Effective listening skills;
- Good verbal communication skills;
- Work with wide range of people
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you happy to listen to others talking about their experience of building or carpentry? We are looking for someone like you to facilitate our monthly special interest group for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in these topics and who would like to share their experience with others.
You will contribute to the group to ensure that all participants feel comfortable and that the group runs smoothly.
This group will run monthly either over the telephone or as a video call.
How often will I be needed?
- 2 Hours per Month
Key requirements
- This role requires one reference.
Home based
- This role is home based
Additional location information
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The groups meet during the day from Monday to Friday.
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply and UK resident
What skills and experience are needed?
- Empathy with blind and partially sighted people. Good listening skills. Experience of working in the building or carpentry trades, or a keen interest in these topics. Ability to work with wide range of people. Ability to use the telephone or video call system to talk to groups of people.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join our amazing volunteer team to raise awareness of the issues affecting blind and partially sighted people in relation to sport. You will give talks in person or virtually, sharing your own story to improve understanding of sight loss to sports clubs, sporting venues and facilities and community groups. You’ll be making a real difference to people living with sight loss by helping to improve accessibility and inclusivity, creating a sporting world without barriers.
What you’ll be doing
1. Talks to sports and physical activity providers to support and encourage them to consider the needs of blind and partially sighted people by sharing your story to audiences, for example, local leisure centres, sporting venues and sports clubs.
2. Delivering talks to raise awareness of existing sporting and physical activity opportunities for blind and partially sighted people.
3. Representing RNIB as an Ambassador for the Community Connection service.
What you’ll gain from the role
1. A chance to give something back in an area you are passionate about.
2. A chance to make a difference with a sense of achievement.
3. A chance to build a strong community of sports people with sight loss.
4. A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people, increasing your confidence and skills to talk to groups of people with impact, with an opportunity to develop your role into delivering independently over time.
5. Opportunity to explore different roles within our organisation including our internal recruitment vacancies
In return for donating your time we will support you with:
1. A rewarding role
2. A great Induction and Training, in particular training in public speaking and story telling will be given.
3. A supportive Manager
4. Regular catch-ups
5. Expenses
6. An opportunity to connect with other volunteers
How often will I be needed?
- 4 Hours per Month
Key requirements
- This role requires 1 reference.
Location
Region
- Scotland
Who this opportunity will suit
- This role is reserved for blind and partially sighted applicants
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- You’ll ideally have 1. Lived experience in playing, spectating, or delivering sport or physical activity sessions as a blind or partially sighted person. 2. Lived experience of issues affecting blind and partially sighted people in relation to sports and physical activity. 3. Be comfortable speaking to different audiences to share your sporting story, or a willingness to try with our support. 4. Have effective communication skills. 5. An outgoing friendly approach to meeting new people
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? We need you to facilitate our Talk and Support weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others when the regular group facilitator is unavailable. This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline or mobile phone We ask you to commit to covering up to 3 groups per week, although this will vary on a week by week basis. Each group you cover will last for one hour.
Home based
- This role is home based
Additional location information
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Home Based: over the telephone (this role requires you to have a landline or mobile telephone)
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- Effective listening skills;
- Good verbal communication skills;
- Work with wide range of people
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Would you like to help blind and partially sighted people in your local area? Do you enjoy driving and meeting new people? RNIB wants you to be a Volunteer Driver.
For the people they help, our volunteer drivers provide a friendly face and that personal touch to brighten their day and help get them to where they need to be.
Our drivers can become a regular part of someone’s life and for some their journeys together may be the only chance an RNIB customer has had to get out of their home for some time.
If you are friendly, courteous and reliable then this is the opportunity for you.
Transporting BPS to/from weekly support group-weekly on Fridays to Newtownabbey and monthly to Greenisland.
*Clean Driving licence
*Enhanced Access NI
*2 references
*Good Interpersonal Skills
*Reliability
*Enthusiasm and patience
*Willingness to work independently.
Covering Newtownabbey/Carrickfergus & Greenisland area
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join our amazing volunteer team in this flexible opportunity that puts you at the heart of our work supporting blind and partially sighted people. You’ll make taking part in events and carrying out volunteering easier and more enjoyable for our customers and volunteers with sight loss. You’ll take some of the stress and anxiety out of getting around and taking part in activities as a blind or partially sighted person. The help you give will encourage people to do more. What you’ll be doing • Sighted guiding / giving practical help to individuals in and around venues, so they can take part in events. • Supporting volunteers with sight loss with their volunteering activities which range from facilitating a regular community group to delivering a talk about sight loss to a local business. Your role would involve things like guiding; Meeting and greeting at group activities or creating a welcoming and interesting display stand at events. In this role you will only be helping individuals in places open to the public, often in a group setting. We will provide training in sighted guiding techniques and understanding sight loss. We would particularly like to recruit support volunteers within the Downpatrick area (last Wednesday of every month) What you’ll gain from the role: • An opportunity to give something back. • A chance to build a strong community. • A sense of achievement through the difference you make. • A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people • An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies. In return for donating your time we will provide: • A rewarding experience. • A great Induction and training. • A supportive manager. • Regular updates and catchups. • Expenses. • An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
What skills and experience are needed?
- • An outgoing, friendly approach to meeting new people. • An empathetic and professional manner. • The ability to take the supportive and helpful role.
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Particularly looking for Volunteers in Downpatrick area - Last Wednesday of Every month
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join our amazing volunteer team in this flexible opportunity that puts you at the heart of our work supporting blind and partially sighted people. You’ll make taking part in events and carrying out volunteering easier and more enjoyable for our customers and volunteers with sight loss.
You’ll take some of the stress and anxiety out of getting around and taking part in activities as a blind or partially sighted person. The help you give will encourage people to do more.
What you’ll be doing
• Sighted guiding / giving practical help to individuals in and around venues, so they can take part in events.
• Supporting volunteers with sight loss with their volunteering activities which range from facilitating a regular community group to delivering a talk about sight loss to a local business. Your role would involve things like guiding; Meeting and greeting at group activities or creating a welcoming and interesting display stand at events.
In this role you will only be helping individuals in places open to the public, often in a group setting. We will provide training in sighted guiding techniques and understanding sight loss.
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Would you like to help blind and partially sighted people in your community? Do you enjoy driving and meeting new people and live in the Edinburgh and Lothian area? If so, we want you to come and join us as a Volunteer Driver.
Our volunteers provide a friendly face and that personal touch to brighten the days for the people they drive. Our drivers can become a regular part of someone’s life and for some their journeys together may be the only chance an RNIB customer has had to get out of their home for some time.
If you are friendly, courteous and reliable then this is the opportunity for you.
*Assist passengers in and out of vehicle; Drive to activities and events; Sighted Guiding.
*Willingness to work independently; Reliable and punctual.
*Understanding Sight Loss Pack; Induction; Expenses; Supervision and help from your Manager.
*This role requires membership of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme (Children and Adults).
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Position Summary:
Leads the Talent Acquisition team to deliver efficient, compliant, and inclusive recruitment processes, ensuring alignment with workforce planning forecasts and organisational goals. Manages sourcing, selection, and candidate experience while collaborating with the Workforce Planning team to anticipate future talent needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment Strategy Execution
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Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes for assigned business units, from job briefings to offer management.
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Partner with the Workforce Planning team to align sourcing strategies with long-term talent demands and skills gap analysis.
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Implement proactive talent pipelines (e.g., LinkedIn, diversity networks) for critical and future-focused roles.
Team Management
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Manage and mentor Talent Acquisition Specialists/Coordinators, setting KPIs for time-to-fill, candidate quality, and diversity hiring.
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Conduct regular performance reviews and identify training needs to upskill the team.
Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
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Promote the organisation’s EVP through job postings, social media campaigns (in partnership with the Talent Communications Team), and candidate interactions.
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Ensure a positive candidate journey by resolving escalations and maintaining clear communication.
Compliance & Best Practices
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Ensure adherence to UK employment law (e.g., right-to-work checks, GDPR) and internal policies.
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Audit recruitment processes to mitigate bias and align with DE&I goals.
Stakeholder Collaboration
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Partner with hiring managers and the Workforce Planning team to define role requirements and refine selection criteria.
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Share talent market insights (e.g., competitor hiring trends, salary benchmarks) to inform workforce planning strategies.
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Collaborate with the Team Leader: Onboarding to ensure a smooth handover post-offer acceptance.
Requirements:
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Education & Certification: CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent (e.g., HR apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 in HR).
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Experience: 3+ years in recruitment, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
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Technical Expertise: Proficiency in relevant systems and programmes.
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Legal Knowledge: Working understanding of UK employment law and recruitment compliance.
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Collaboration: Proven experience engaging with workforce planning or HR analytics teams to align recruitment with business strategy.
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DE&I Focus: Experience designing inclusive hiring practices (e.g., blind CV screening, diverse interview panels).
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer befrienders offer the older, housebound people in our community a chance to connect socially, have a cup of tea, and a chat. Could you be a much-needed social visitor to one of them this year? Training and support is provided. Time and Talents is a welcoming community space and volunteering with us provides fantastic opportunities to connect with your community, build your skills, and even make new friends! We provide induction, training and continuous support, alongside opportunities to meet other volunteers. We work hard to match you with a Befriendee who matches with your availability, personality, and ideally lives walking distance from you within Southwark!
In the first instance, please get in touch here and we will send you our online application form!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook.
In this role you will be:
• Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join.
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Supporting group conversations.
• Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group.
• Ensuring House Rules are followed and content is appropriate.
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
What is the Access Advisory Group?
We want to be able to share the Royal Air Force (RAF) story with everyone, including those living with all kinds of disability, visible or hidden. Our Access Advisory Group is a group of volunteers who meet to support and advise the RAF Museum to ensure access for all. Examples of previous areas of group input include new exhibitions to commemorate the centenary of the RAF and the access information available on our website.
What will I be doing?
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Attending meetings a few times a year, which you can opt to attend either online or on site,
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Giving the Museum your opinion and advice on matters relating to access,
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Contributing to tangible improvements and changes at RAF Museum London.
This role is perfect for you if you…
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Live/have lived with a disability or have an understanding of living with a disability, or live with dementia or are supporting/have supported someone living with dementia,
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Have an interest in museums and a commitment to making museums accessible,
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Have the ability and willingness to use your experience to help us improve access throughout the Museum,
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Are committed to attending three meetings per year either online or at the RAF Museum in Hendon.
How much time would I need to commit?
The group meets three times per year (on dates agreed in advance). You can opt to attend on site or online. Meetings last for approximately two hours and are usually held during Museum opening times (10am – 5pm). We may also send occasional emails asking for advice and opinions.
Generally meetings are held every four months. Our address in London is Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL.
What happens next?
Once you have completed the form to show your interest, we will email you with the date of the next meeting. Having attended this meeting, you could then decide if this group is for you.
Expectations
- Attend three meetings per year
Benefits
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Help heritage to be accessible to all,
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Become part of a great team of volunteers and staff,
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Gain behind-the-scenes experience within the heritage sector,
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Discover more about the history of the RAF,
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25% discount at our retail outlets and café,
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Free access to flight simulator, 4D and virtual reality experiences,
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Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy,
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Free entry to a wide range of museums and heritage sites across the UK.
Contact
Please apply by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.