Opportunity
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.
- Assembles the rota for the Reading Team each year
- Checks on availability prior to the readings
- Act as support for finding replacements at short notice if there are any absences
- Help audition new readers, looking for clarity continuity and interest
- Act as a point of communication for the Reading Team
What skills do I need?
No specific skills are necessary, however desirable skills include:
- Happy to lead the Reading Team
- 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
- Media
- No specific interest
- Older People
- Reading
- 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: 23/07/2025
End Date: 23/07/2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | Yes | 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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