Volunteer

Our work is made possible by a fantastic team of volunteers. Every one of them gives their time for free to support the people who use our service and promote our charity. It makes a real difference.

Volunteers tell us about the difference it makes to their lives too. For some it is about the social connection, for others it gives them new skills which they can use in paid work. Other people volunteer as a way to try something new or as a new way to support BWBF.

We are always looking for volunteers. Whatever your reasons for wanting to volunteer and however much time you have to give, please get in touch. We would be glad to have you on board.

Pauline, one of BWBF's volunteers, sits in the office smiling. She has short grey hair.

The team at BWBF is like another little family. Knowing that little bit of my time once a week brings sound and joy into so many lives... It doesn’t get better than that.
Pauline, BWBF volunteer

Why volunteer?

Gain new skills and experience

Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills, boost your career and grow your CV. Every volunteer receives the training and support to make their role a success.

Be part of a team

You’ll be part of a small, friendly team who share a passion for improving the lives of people living with sight loss. Meet new people while growing your confidence.

Change lives

Each and every one of our volunteers is a life-changer. You’ll be part of a team that is working every day to transform lives through audio.

A woman stands in a kitchen smiling and as she talks on her phone which she is holding in front of her.

Our life-changing volunteers

The number of volunteers who support our work

30,000+

The number of people we support

Interested in volunteering?

Volunteers touch every aspect of our work, from helping someone with sight loss become accustomed to a new audio device, to maintaining our website.

If you’re interested in volunteering with BWBF, please complete this short form below. We welcome applications for specific roles, as well as general interest in volunteering with us.

Our current roles

Telephone support volunteer

Voluntary - expenses paid
Part-Time
Home based
Volunteer

Would you like to use your people skills to make a difference to people living with sight loss? We are looking for a patient and caring person to provide over the phone support to our recipients.

Storytelling volunteer

Voluntary - expenses paid
Part-Time
Home based
Volunteer

We are looking for a storytelling volunteer to work alongside our communications and fundraising team to help discover and share the stories of the people who use our service.

Volunteering enquiry

If you're interested in any of our current roles, or if you'd like to make a general enquiry about volunteering opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

First name *

Last name *

Your email address *

Your phone number *

Your address *

Are you interested in a specific role? *

If you're interested in a specific role, please give the role name

Tell us more about why you want to volunteer with us and what skills you can offer *

I am happy to be contacted about news and fundraising by email.

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Other ways to support us

Find out about other ways you can help us reach more people with our service.

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