IT Champion

For many people, hearing aids, other hearing devices, smartphones, tablets and assistive technology can offer huge benefits. However, getting devices set up, connected and working together can sometimes feel confusing or overwhelming.

For people with sight loss, making the most of built-in accessibility features and newer assistive technologies can also help to increase confidence, independence and access to information.

As an IT Champion, you will support a member of staff during a monthly drop-in session at Wilberforce House, offering practical IT support and advice to people who may be experiencing difficulties using their hearing or sight devices.

You don’t need to be an expert in hearing or sight loss or in assistive technology. We will provide guidance and support to help you understand sensory loss and the challenges people may face.

What we really need is someone with competent IT skills, a willingness to learn, curiosity about new technology, and a genuine interest in helping others.

Skills Required

• Confident with IT and comfortable troubleshooting everyday technology.
• Friendly, patient and approachable.
• A good listener who is able to explain things clearly and in a way that works for different people.
• Curious and willing to learn about hearing loss, sight loss and assistive technology.
• Reliable and happy to work as part of a team.
• Genuinely interested in helping others and making a positive difference.

Benefits

• Make a real difference to people living with hearing or sight loss.
• Receive Sensory Awareness Training from a qualified Vision Rehabilitation Specialist.
• Learn more about hearing loss, sight loss, hearing aids, accessibility features and assistive technology.
• Develop your communication, problem-solving and volunteering skills.
• Help people discover technology that could increase their confidence, independence and connection with the world around them.

Please Note

This volunteering role will start in January 2027. However, as the role requires a DBS check, online and in-person training, and a planning session with our Activity Coordinator, we would like to start the recruitment process promptly.

If you have any questions about the role, need help completing the application form, or wish to speak to us about any reasonable adjustments or accessibility requirements, please email volunteering@wilberforcetrust.org.uk or call us on (01904) 760037.

Now is the time to get involved and help us to make a difference to the children and adults living with a sensory impairment across Yorkshire. To join our growing group of volunteers, please complete the the Volunteer Application form below or download it and send to us.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

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Select as many volunteering options as you wish to participate in. We will discuss these with you, in more detail, before you join us *

• Befriending
• Visually Impaired Children & Young people Club Support Volunteer
• Microvolunteering (Fundraising, marketing and event preparation)
• Other

If you wish to become a Befriender, we require a minimum commitment period of six months. Please confirm that you can meet this requirement. *

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Please confirm whether you have the legal right to work and undertake voluntary roles in the United Kingdom *

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• No

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Preferred method of contact *

• Email
• Text
• Phone

We are also interested in increasing service provision to people with hearing impairments. are you able to communicate using *

• British Sign Language (BSL)
• Makaton
• British Sign Language (BSL) & Makaton
• Neither, but I am happy to volunteer in activities that do not require them

Please let us know about yourself and your motivations to volunteer with us *

Please select as appropriate *

• Employed full time
• Employed part time
• Currently unemployed
• Retired
• Student

Please provide an indication of your availability, for example, a few hours in the weekend, Thursday afternoons, Monday mornings, etc *

For the purposes of training and communication, could you please indicate if you have access to... *

• Smart phone
• Computer
• Printer
• None of the above

Do you require adaptations due to disability, mobility problems or or other health issues like allergies or dietary restrictions? *

How did you find out about volunteering with us? *

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Please include: - Full name - Address - Email address - Nature of relationship, for example mother, sibling, etc.

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We require DBS checks for volunteers who will be working with children and/or vulnerable adults. We will provide you with a link to apply for one and we will cover its cost. Once the check is completed, you will get a DBS Certificate by post, which you will need to email to us and bring with you on your first activity. Please confirm that you agree for this check to take place *

• I am happy for a DBS check to take place and provide you with a scan/photo of both sides of the certificate.
• No DBS required (Microvolunteering)
• I do not consent to a DBS Check

Reference 1: Please provide the full name and email address of someone who knows you as an employee or student (not a family member) and can provide a reference covering the past three years. If you are unable to provide a single reference covering this period, please provide additional referees to cover the full three years. *

Please provide the full name and email address of someone who knows you in any capacity (not a family member) and can provide a reference covering the past three years. If you are unable to provide a single reference covering this period, please provide additional referees to cover the full three years. *

Do you need any communication support with this enquiry? *

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• No additional support required.

By submitting this application I give consent to the Wilberforce Trust to process and store my data for the purpose of participation in volunteering activities.

I agree for my data to be processed and stored as per General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and understand that I can request for this consent to be removed by emailing volunteering@wilberforcetrust.org.uk

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