Hearing Aid Support Volunteer – Milton Keynes

Location: Sensory Advice Resource Centre (SARC) Office and Community Venues, Milton Keynes

Service: Sensory Advice Resource Centre, Milton Keynes

Time commitment: To be available to volunteer one day per week, between Monday to Friday.

Would you like to support with our hearing aid clinics in Milton Keynes?

What will I be doing?

Supporting staff to deliver the hearing aid clinic at the resource centre including re-tubing hearing aids and providing basic hearing aid maintenance advice.

What availability and time commitment is required?

To be available to volunteer one day per week, between Monday to Friday.

What skills and experience do I need?

• Good communication skills, particularly communicating with people who have a hearing loss.
• Willingness to learn about hearing aid re-tubing and maintenance, if not already familiar.
• Friendly and welcoming to members of the public attending the hearing aid clinic.

What support and training will I receive?

We will provide a local induction and initial training before you begin your volunteer role. During your induction you will be provided information about our organisation and given access to our policies and procedures. Our volunteer handbook is available with all the information relevant to volunteering within our organisation.

We provide regular support for all volunteers including having a nominated staff member. The nominated staff member will supervise your volunteering and regularly have catch ups with you about your volunteering. You will also receive ongoing training and development whilst volunteering with us.

Expenses

We aim to reimburse volunteer expenses, including travel expenses whilst volunteering with us.

Apply now

To apply for this role, please download the application form below and email it to us at volunteer@bid.org.uk or to find out more, please drop us an email or call 0121 246 6100.