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.
- To attend 1 - 1:30 hours on a rota basis, five to seven times a year to read local news from The Oswestry and Borders Advertiser
- The Reader selects their own items and edits out any repetitions
- Act as support for finding a replacement for the Reading Team at short notice if there is a gap
- Act as a point of communication for the Reading Team
What skills do I need?
No specific skills necessary, but desirable skills include:
- Happy to be a member of the Reading Team
- Confident reading skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good time management
- To be a friendly and approachable individual, and to be happy working as a team
Posted for
Oswestry Talking Newspaper
Interests
- Computers/IT
- Disability
- Elderly People
- No specific interest
- Older People
- Reading
- Well-being
Activities
- Administration
- Advice and Information
- Delivering talks and presentations
- 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: 23/07/2025
End Date: 23/07/2027
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| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Availability Details
Meet five to seven times per year, dates and times to be agreed nearer the readings. Mainly meet on a Thursday morning.
Location
The Guildhall
1 Bailey Head
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1PZ
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