Reader 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.

To attend 1 - 1:30 hours on a rota basis, five to seven times a year to read local news from The Oswestry and Borders Advertiser
The Reader selects their own items and edits out any repetitions
Act as support for finding a replacement for the Reading Team at short notice if there is a gap
Act as a point of communication for the Reading Team

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 necessary, but desirable skills include:

Happy to be a member of the Reading Team
Confident reading skills
Good organisational skills
Good time management
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

Details

Meet five to seven times per year, dates and times to be agreed nearer the readings. Mainly meet on a Thursday morning.

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
Elderly People
No specific interest
Older People
Reading
Well-being

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

Details
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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