Deafblind UK

Website: https://www.deafblind.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DBUKCharity
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@DeafblindUK
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
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Where do they work?: Greater Manchester
Telephone: 01733 358100
Registered charity number: 802976
Company number: 2426281
Description: DBUK is the only national charity whose main focus is on acquired dual sensory loss. We are the longest established national charity providing practical support for individuals who have difficulty with their sight and hearing. All our services focus on unlocking the person behind the disability and on how we can work with deafblind people to achieve their aspirations, no matter how simple or how adventurous. We work with individuals who are 18+, their families and carers. We are a membership organisation offering the following services, all of which are free to access: Information/Advice Line, Outreach Service, Volunteer Befrienders, Advocacy Service, Support and Social Groups, Digital Technology Support, Members Magazine, Forums, Holiday Caravan.

Volunteering Opportunities

Opportunity title Summary
Group Volunteer You would start by coming to a group session to see if you would enjoy being a volunteer with us, and then we would complete the necessary training with you. The group meet monthly - every second Friday of each month from 1pm - 3pm - and enjoy crafts, games, guest speakers or entertainers, but most of all a good chat and some stimulating conversation.
CLOSED: Telephone Wellbeing Volunteer Wellbeing Volunteers contact a range of different members every week to make a friendly check-in call and have a chat.
Telephone Befriender Deafblind UK are looking for confident, empathetic and friendly people available to make a 30 minute befriending call to one of their members each week.
Regional Charity Champion Join our national team of Charity Champions and become the friendly face of Deafblind UK in your local area.
Telephone Befriender At Deafblind UK, we want to create a world where people with sight and hearing loss can live life to the full.

Deafblind UK members have combined sight and hearing loss and many can feel lonely or socially isolated. We offer a free telephone befriending service where we match volunteers with one of our members to have a weekly 30 minute chat together.
We are looking for confident, empathetic and friendly people who can hold a good conversation. You could be chatting about similar interests or learning about each other’s lives. Whatever the conversation you’ll be having a positive impact.


One 30 minute call seems really simple but having someone to talk to and someone to listen, could really make a difference to our members. It could be that you’re the only person they speak to that day, or even that week.

Our members love to chat with people who have had some life experience and stories to tell. You will need good communication skills and be able to strike up a conversation. You will also need to be reliable, patient with a naturally warm and friendly nature.


We will ensure you are supported throughout your journey with us, offering training and support at all times.