Talking Newspaper reader
Tynedale Talking Newspaper
Key information
Places available
1
Location
TTN @ the TORCH Centre, Corbridge Rd, Hexham
Commitment
Approx 2.5 hours every 2 months, Thursday pms starting at 4.00pm.
Activities
-Skills
-Causes
-Role description
This role is a Talking Newspaper reader, 2 to 3 hours, every 2 months, on Thursdays starting at 4.00pm, joining a reading team (the TTN has 8 teams), playing a part in recording the week's Courant articles, then duplicating on memory sticks (ready for Freepost to blind and partially sighted people across Tynedale) PLUS an annual activity organising the TTN's annual flag day in Hexham, with much help from other TTN supporters, in the 6 weeks running up to a (usually May) flag day date.
Desired Qualities
Clear and confident reading voice - local accent optional - and sociable team member.
How your time will help our organisation
Reading/recording to help blind or partially sighted people to stay in touch with community news.
Practical Considerations
Travel to the TORCH Centre, next to the new Hexham bus station.