As a hearing aid support volunteer, you will: • Undertake basic maintenance on hearing aids, cleaning, changing tubing and replacing batteries • Support users to optimise hearing aid use • Work closely with other volunteers • All trained provided As an RNID volunteer, you will: • make a real difference to the people you support • help us run this important service • receive training and learn new skills • meet people in different situations • raise awareness of deafness in the community have all reasonable, out-of-pocket and pre-approved travel expenses repaid. Skills/Experience Required Here’s what we think could be beneficial: • knowledge of or willingness to learn about issues affecting people confronting deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss - particularly older people. • some experience of using hearing aids would be preferable but not essential. • friendly, reliable and an approachable manner. • ability to listen to questions and to answer appropriately • happy to work with a wide range of people. • ability to work with others whilst using your own initiative • excellent attention to detail • able to travel locally • friendly and approachable