Dispatch Team Volunteer at Oswestry Talking Newspaper : Oswestry Community Action

OTN produces a weekly audible version of local news, mainly from the Oswestry Advertiser and local magazines and it is run by a complementary team of committed individuals with varied skills.

We are a group of volunteers who prepare a weekly recording of articles taken from the local newspaper on the day of publication. Each edition also includes other local information and topics that are of interest to our listeners. The recording is placed in a yellow zipped pouch and is in the post that evening for delivery the following day. In addition, the recording is accessible the same day via the Talking Newspaper App for Android and Apple smart devices and Amazon Alexa.

The operation is computer controlled with bar driven software
The Distribution Team usually work in two's and attend one session every 3 weeks, for 2-3 hours
The Distribution Team is managed by the Distribution Team Lead, who have their rota system and manage cover if there are any absences

About Oswestry Talking Newspaper

Oswestry Talking newspaper is a charity which provides an audio version of the local Oswestry Advertiser Newspaper for the blind and visually impaired. It is recorded every Thursday in Oswestry and includes about an hours local news and about an hour and a half of announcements and other items of interest to our listeners. Listeners receive it in the form of an .mp3 memory stick sent free through Royal Mail.

What skills do I need?

No specific skills required, however desirable skills include:

Happy to be a member of the Distribution Team
Good organisational skills
Confident in using a computer / happy to learn the basic skills needed
To be a friendly and approachable individual, and to be happy working as a team

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Where does this role take place?

The Guildhall
1 Bailey Head
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1PZ

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Ideal for people interested in
Computers/IT
Disability
Media
No specific interest
Older People
Well-being

Ideal for people who like
Administration
Advice and Information
Digital Skills
Elderly People
General Helping
Media
Office Adminstration

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Complaints Policy and procedures
Confidentiality Policy
Diversity Policy
Equal Opportunities Policy
Health and Safety Policy
Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
Safeguarding
Volunteer Task/Role description
Volunteering Policy & Agreements

Application Process
Informal Discussion
References
Trial Period

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