RNIB Helpline Admin Volunteer

RNIB Helpline Admin Volunteer

Organisation role · 3—4 hrs/Week · Starting from 3 Oct 2025
PE1 1YN, Peterborough, City of Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
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Summary

Are you looking for an admin volunteer role which helps to make a positive impact on people living with sight loss? As a Helpline Admin volunteer, you will use

Detailed description

Are you looking for an admin volunteer role which helps to make a positive impact on people living with sight loss? As a Helpline Admin volunteer, you will use your excellent administration skills to make a positive impact and a genuine difference to those seeking help from RNIB by acting on requests to the Helpline email mailbox. These requests can include:


• Printing and mailing factsheets, letters and booklets to customers.

• Monitoring envelope, booklet and sundry levels and order replacement supplies accordingly.

• Sorting the Helpline post received into the Peterborough office and scanning applications for the RNIB’s Talking Books services

• Converting documents using Word into an acceptable format for conversion to braille or audio and update customer records on a CRM system.


We're looking for volunteers who are available sometime during weekdays for a either half a day or a couple of half days. The role is based in RNIB’s Peterborough office.


This is a busy role and would suit someone will excellent admin and customer care skills who has a methodical and organised approach and is able to pay attention to detail.


How you will be supported in your role:

Full training on the role will be provided. You will also receive support from your volunteer manager which will include regular updates and catchups.


How often will I be needed?

  • 4 Hours per Week


Key requirements

  • This opportunity requires 1 reference.


Location

Region

  • East of England


Additional location information

  • RNIB, Northminster House, Northminster, Peterborough, PE1 1YN


Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

  • You must be at least 16 years old to apply


What skills and experience are needed?

  • Excellent admin and customer care skills. A methodical and organised approach and able to pay attention to detail.


What volunteers need

🗣️ Native language skills

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support

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About Royal National Institute of Blind People - RNIB

RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, is the UK's leading sight loss charity. We offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. We raise awareness of the experiences of blind and partially sighted people and campaign for change to make our society more accessible for all. We want to change our world so there are no barriers to people with sight loss.