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Ray Salmon, age 81, has been volunteering for the last 30 years as a sooty collector for RNIB
He took up volunteering following a long successful career in banking when he took early retirement. Ray is based in South Sheffield, right on the border between South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire, about five minutes from Peak District.
Blind runner Dave Williams takes on the 2023 London Marathon
Support blind runner Dave Williams, as he takes on the 2023 London Marathon to say thank you to RNIB for a lifetime of support
Blind and partially sighted children enjoy a day out getting close-up to the animals at London Zoo
Nearly 60 people from 15 families joined RNIB at London Zoo for a fun packed and accessible day out last week.
“Making a difference to just one person is so important!” Ken Carson shares his volunteering story
Ken has made a difference to so many as he has supported, encouraged and connected people with sight loss through his volunteer work. Read more below and find out why he has maintained his enthusiasm for RNIB.
RNIB volunteer Carole Birch raises over £170,000
Carole Birch, age 72, is a retired teacher. She has been volunteering for RNIB as a Sooty Collector since 2007 and has collected over £170,000.
Glen’s story shows how RNIB’s Talking Books inspires people with sight loss and helps to change lives
Every year, World Book Day on 2 March, is marked in 100 countries around the world, reminding us how important reading is for people with sight loss. RNIB’s Talking Books services ensures that thousands of blind and partially sighted people can read the books they need and love.
One of our volunteers explains how the cost of living crisis has hit them, share your experiences with us
“I want the UK Government to recognise the position that the rising cost of living puts me and other people with sight loss in,” urges one of RNIB’s volunteers as they tell their story below.
Huda and Alia Hathaf share their volunteering experience
Huda and Alia Hathaf are sisters and based in Wales, they started volunteering in RNIB in the summer of 2020 as Telephone Group Facilitators. They are both studying Optometry at Cardiff University and joined RNIB after their University Lecturer suggested it would be a good place to gain volunteer experience.
Finding bargains in the January sales can be an overwhelming experience for people with sight loss
Deborah Cooper, age 24, who has Severe Visual Snow Syndrome and Visual Processing disorder, enjoys keeping up with the latest fashion. She describes her experience of trying to find the best deals both online and on the high street.
Ollie Thomas shares his experience volunteering with RNIB
Ollie Thomas, age 25 (as of November 2022), completed the Vision Awards Programme with RNIB as a volunteer and has enjoyed checking and editing transcriptions for Talking Books. Ollie has found his time with RNIB invaluable - volunteering has developed his skills, experience and understanding of living with sight loss and has enhanced his life.