Opportunity
OTN produces a weekly audible version of local news, mainly from the Oswestry Advertiser and local magazines and it is run by a complementary team of committed individuals with varied skills.
We are a group of volunteers who prepare a weekly recording of articles taken from the local newspaper on the day of publication. Each edition also includes other local information and topics that are of interest to our listeners. The recording is placed in a yellow zipped pouch and is in the post that evening for delivery the following day. In addition, the recording is accessible the same day via the Talking Newspaper App for Android and Apple smart devices and Amazon Alexa.
- The operation is computer controlled with bar driven software
- The Distribution Team usually work in two's and attend one session every 3 weeks, for 2-3 hours
- The Distribution Team is managed by the Distribution Team Lead, who have their rota system and manage cover if there are any absences
What skills do I need?
No specific skills required, however desirable skills include:
- Happy to be a member of the Distribution Team
- Good organisational skills
- Confident in using a computer / happy to learn the basic skills needed
- To be a friendly and approachable individual, and to be happy working as a team
Posted for
Oswestry Talking Newspaper
Interests
- Computers/IT
- Disability
- Media
- No specific interest
- Older People
- Well-being
Activities
- Administration
- Advice and Information
- Digital Skills
- Elderly People
- General Helping
- Media
- Office Adminstration
Details
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 24/07/2025
End Date: 24/07/2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Location
The Guildhall
1 Bailey Head
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1PZ
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