DISABILITY SHEFFIELD CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING LIMITED
The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane Sheffield S1 4FW
Part-time
Disability Sheffield Information Service Volunteer Aims of the Organisation/Service Disability Sheffield aims to promote choice, control and independence for disabled people in Sheffield. The information service provides free, confidential information to disabled people, their families and friends, personal assistants, carers, and any other organisation or individual in Sheffield who needs information about disability-related issues. The service is provided by staff and volunteers who have direct experience of disability themselves and understand the barriers that disabled people can face in accessing information. Volunteer Role Description Are you able to communicate with people confidently and put them at their ease? We are looking for someone to help us respond to enquiries by phone and e mail to our information service for disabled people. Access to information is a key requirement for independent living. As an information volunteer you will be committed to providing high quality and up to date information using local and national resources. You may have some experience of providing information services and you will enjoy researching information on disability related topics. You will be a member of a small team of volunteers supported by an Information Officer. You will also help with general administration such as recording enquiries and help us develop our factsheets and the information on our internet site. Our organisation is very inclusive of the views of our volunteers and you will help to develop the information service by providing feedback and participating in decision making. Your Skills and Experience for this Role Good listening and communication skills A welcoming and positive approach Good IT skills and use of internet Attention to detail Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner A desire to support the work of Disability Sheffield Direct experience of disability is desirable but not essential Benefits of Volunteering with Us Experience of providing an information service Knowledge of Disability Sheffield’s work and disability issues at a local and national level Opportunity to become a member of Disability Sheffield and get involved in the work of the organisation Training opportunities Opportunity to work as part of a team An inclusive and welcoming environment We are located at : The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane Sheffield S1 4FW Who to Contact for more Information about this role: Val Bowen, Information Officer Tel (0114) 273 6748 E Mail val.bowen@disabilitysheffield.org.uk www.disabilitysheffield.org.uk
DISABILITY SHEFFIELD CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING LIMITED
Remote
Part-time
Disability Sheffield News and Marketing Volunteer Aims of the Organisation/Service Disability Sheffield aims to promote choice, control and independence for disabled people in Sheffield. Our information service provides free, confidential information to disabled people, their families and friends, personal assistants, carers, and any other organisation or individual in Sheffield who needs information about disability-related issues. The service is provided by staff and volunteers who have direct experience of disability themselves and understand the barriers that disabled people can face in accessing information. Volunteer Role Description We regularly post the latest local and national disability and equality news including events on our website. We need a volunteer to help us with online communication including social media - someone who is creative and interested in helping us to research and write news articles. You will also want to learn how to post the news and events onto our website and tweet about them. You may have some experience of providing information services or marketing and you will enjoy researching information on disability related topics. You will be a member of a small team of volunteers supported by an Information Officer. Our organisation is very inclusive of the views of our volunteers and you will help to develop the information service by providing feedback and participating in decision making. Your Skills and Experience for this Role Good communication skills and written English Good IT skills and use of internet Knowledge and use of social media Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner Attention to detail and creative thinking A desire to support the work of Disability Sheffield Direct experience of disability is desirable but not essential Benefits of Volunteering with Us Putting your IT and social media skills to use in the voluntary sector Gain knowledge of Disability Sheffield’s work and disability issues Opportunity to become a member of Disability Sheffield and get involved in the wider work of the organisation Training and learning opportunities Opportunity to work as part of a team An inclusive and welcoming environment We are located at : The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane Sheffield S1 4FW Who to Contact for more Information about this role: Val Bowen, Information Officer Tel (0114) 273 6748 E Mail val.bowen@disabilitysheffield.org.uk www.disabilitysheffield.org.uk