Volunteers Required

Would you like to be a volunteer for the Hearing and Sight Centre?

Contact Us

In the first instance please contact the Volunteer Centre and an advisor will arrange an appointment for you. If the voluntary work you are considering falls into the work carried out at the Hearing and Sight Centre the Volunteer Centre will arrange for you to meet with the
Co-ordinator of the Hearing and Sight Centre to discuss background information.

Background on the Hearing and Sight Centre

Based at Plymouth Guild, Ernest English House, Buckwell Street, Plymouth PL1 2DA the Hearing and Sight Centre is an information, advice and equipment service for people with a Sight and/or Hearing Impairment. Families, carers, friends, employers and professionals are welcome to use the service. The Centre is open on Monday from 2-5pm and Tuesday-Friday at 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm.

Work is varied and could include the following:

Demonstrating equipment
Giving advice and information
Assisting hearing aid users
Support with basic computer skills
Reception duties
Clerical tasks

Volunteers can work one day per week, half days or just a few hours. Full training will be given and expenses reimbursed.

If you are a good listener and enjoy talking to people this could be the place for you!