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Publicity and Fundraising Volunteer

  • VO100563

Description

The purpose of the Publicity & Fundraising role will be to help Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group (DGHHG) distribute printed publicity material and collection boxes in your local area. This role will make a significant contribution to raising public awareness of the Hard of Hearing Group’s services and help our fundraising efforts.

Organisation aims and objectives

The Hard of Hearing Group have trained volunteers who can provide help and support with the following: 1. tubing, minor repairs, ear mould cleaning and battery replacement 2. Advice on how to clean your hearing aids and how to get the most out of your hearing aids 3. Information and signposting to other services and an introduction to other useful equipment. For further information contact direct. Also offer a care home service, including a free comprehensive service which will enable staff to be able to give further support to residents who are hard of hearing. Their training and support programme includes: •Care and maintenance of hearing aids training - cleaning, re-tubing and changing batteries and Deaf Awareness training. •Follow up support on a monthly basis by a volunteer for up to six months, reducing to bi-monthly when staff are competent. •Further training given to new staff when necessary.

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Flexible, to fit around your other commitments

Frequency and commitment details

Flexible, to fit around your other commitments

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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