Hear for Norfolk is dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing, communication and the overall quality of life of people with hearing loss and related conditions, their families and carers ...
Cuppa Care and Hearing Support Volunteers Wanted!
Contact person
Faye Butcher
#112155
Scan me or visit www.getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk/o/Hear-for-Norfolk-Operating-name-of-Norfolk-Deaf-Association-NDA/opportunities/Cuppa-Care-and-Hearing-Support-Volunteers-Wanted/112155 to join
Summary
We are always looking to recruit and train volunteers who could assist us with the delivery of our Hearing Support Service and the Cuppa Care Project.
Detailed description
As a charity, we rely on volunteers to deliver some of our services. Many of our volunteers have hearing loss themselves or have family members, friends or colleagues who are experiencing hearing loss, so they have a good understanding of the impact hearing loss has on people’s wellbeing and quality of life.
We are always looking to recruit and train volunteers who could assist us with the delivery of our Hearing Support Service and the Cuppa Care Project. If you enjoy helping people, are a good listener, empathic, have a positive outlook on life and a friendly approach, please get in touch.
Volunteers assist people with hearing loss by carrying out simple repairs, such as cleaning moulds, replacing batteries, tubes, hooks and filters, and ensuring people know how to use the hearing aid correctly and to understand the controls. They also provide emotional support, companionship, advice, and information to people with hearing loss, their family, friends, and carers.
All our volunteers enjoy excellent initial and continuous training, ongoing support from our staff and paid expenses. The volunteer role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
What volunteers need
🗣️ Native language skills
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
🤝 Extra support
About Hear for Norfolk (Operating name of Norfolk Deaf Association-NDA)
Hear for Norfolk is dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing, communication and the overall quality of life of people with hearing loss and related conditions, their families and carers. We offer practical, emotional and communication support across the county, including NHS and private hearing assessments, ear wax removal, routine hearing aid maintenance and repair, and tailored advice and information. We also run wellbeing and outreach activities like our Cuppa Care project and provide hearing-loss awareness training to individuals and organisations. Our services help reduce isolation, enhance communication and support independence and confidence for people living with hearing loss. Volunteers are central to our work and support us in many ways, from helping at community events and social groups to offering outreach and befriending support, helping to make a real difference to people living with hearing loss and hearing related conditions.