Volunteering
Explore volunteering opportunities with the National Deaf Children’s Society and affiliated groups.
We’re transforming the way we connect volunteers to activities and opportunities in their local area and across the UK.
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We’re not currently accepting applications for volunteers, but we’ll share new volunteering roles soon. If you'd like to receive updates about volunteering with us, please fill in our form below.
Why volunteer
Volunteering with the National Deaf Children’s Society has a lasting impact on the lives of deaf children and their families. As the leading charity for deaf children, our volunteers support our mission to remove social and educational barriers for deaf children and young people and their families.
Our dedicated volunteers support change in their communities by delivering essential services, engaging with families, sharing their experiences and providing expert advice. Volunteering is also a great way to meet other families of deaf children, learn new skills and be part of a fantastic team. We want to reach every deaf child and family who needs us, and we couldn’t do it without you.
“My favourite thing about volunteering is getting to meet and interact with people I wouldn’t normally meet. I want to raise awareness so that things are more accessible for other deaf children and young people. It’s something that’s really close to my heart.
“Volunteering opens so many doors. And it’s so much fun!”
Sarah (18) is moderately deaf and volunteers for the National Deaf Children’s Society.
Resources for volunteers
Local groups handbook
Contains essential advice and guidance for local deaf children’s societies. This includes information about:
- committee roles
- promoting deaf awareness and inclusivity
- safeguarding and criminal records checks
- fundraising and managing money
- organising events
- promotion and marketing
- networking with other groups
Volunteering handbook
Contains information and guidance for our existing volunteers including:
- policies and guidance relating to your volunteering
- what to expect when volunteering with us
- our volunteer agreement and code of conduct
- deaf awareness tips
- support while you’re volunteering with us
Discovery Zone
Existing volunteers can complete training on our online portal, Discovery Zone. Training topics may include:
- becoming a presenter
- becoming a volunteer
- data protection and confidentiality
- deaf awareness
- equality, diversity and inclusion
- facilitation
- health and safety
- informed choice
- safeguarding
- sharing your experiences
- social media awareness
- wellbeing
If you have any questions about volunteering at the National Deaf Children’s Society, please email volunteer@ndcs.org.uk.