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Volunteer campaigner/advocate for local Guide Dogs charity

Listed by Access and Community Engagement

To get involved email volunteer@leeds.ac.uk

Details

Guide Dogs deliver a world class guide dog service as part of a range of mobility services, and work to break down barriers to ensure blind and partially sighted people can get out and about on their own terms.

Volunteer campaigner

Would you like to be part of a team of volunteers who campaign on key issues in the local area that affect blind and partially sighted people?  With key issues identified by the local Mobility Team, volunteers support the Guide Dogs’ Engagement Officers in galvanising support in their local communities for relevant Guide Dogs’ campaigns.

This is a really good opportunity if you are keen to develop your team working and communication skills, would like to gain experience at the public face of an organisation, and if you want to play a part in improving the lives of blind and partially sighted people.

Commitment

Flexible role/variable time commitment.  Approximately half a day in total per fortnight.

To get involved email volunteer@leeds.ac.uk

1-10 hours Campaigning and Advocacy, Course-related, Voluntary Leeds City Centre Expenses Only, Voluntary Motivation and Enthusiasm, Oral Communication, Team Working