Volunteering for RNID is rewarding and enjoyable. It lets you challenge yourself and learn new skills – while making a difference to the 18 million people who are deaf or have hearing loss or tinnitus.
Be part of the community
Meet new people
Join a supportive community of people who kindly give up their time to help us make life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss and tinnitus.
Make a real difference to people’s lives
You can help us make a real difference to people in your community by sharing your skills, experience, energy and enthusiasm.
In our 2020 volunteer survey, 80% of our volunteers told us they are motivated to continue volunteering by knowing their time makes a difference to people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
87% of our volunteers have an increased feeling of contributing to their local community.
It’s good for your wellbeing
Stay active and healthy
Volunteering has a positive effect on our mental health and can help with stress, anxiety and depression.
When we surveyed our volunteers in 2020, 76% of our volunteers feel volunteering improves their sense of wellbeing.
Do something you enjoy
You can choose a volunteer opportunity that suits your interests. Doing things you enjoy can give you a sense of purpose and help you feel more fulfilled and motivated.
“I’ve been volunteering for over 10 years. I love helping people with their hearing aids and having a chat. People are so grateful for our support.”
Rosemary, RNID volunteer
Build your confidence
Doing something useful and productive with your free time is a great confidence booster. 71% of our volunteers say that volunteering with us has increased their personal confidence.
Add to your skills
Apply your skills and learn new ones
Volunteering gives you the opportunity to apply what you know about teamwork, communication and taking initiative – and learn new skills as well. These are valuable skills you can use in any workplace or team setting.
All volunteers have an induction and full training relevant to their role. There are also other courses and learning opportunities that might be relevant to your role.
Improve your CV
Volunteering shows your motivation and commitment. This helps your CV stand out when you apply for jobs.
“I’ve gained the confidence to advocate for people with hearing loss. It’s given me a whole new purpose to my life.”
Linda, RNID volunteer
Find a volunteering opportunity
Our volunteers are vital in helping us make life fully inclusive for the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf or have hearing loss or tinnitus.
We have remote and in-person volunteering opportunities available across the UK.
Investing in Volunteers
We achieved the Investing in Volunteers quality mark in 2023 for the work we do with volunteers across the UK.
Contact us
If you are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus and need free confidential and impartial information and support, contact RNID.
We’re open 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.