Hearing Aid Technician
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/month
Sawston, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
BefriendingAssistanceTraining
People with disabilitiesOlder peopleCommunity & family
Cambridgeshire Deaf Association
#85164
Scan me or visit www.volunteercambs.org.uk/o/CDA-hearing-help/activities/Hearing-Aid-Technician/85164 to join
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Summary
In this Technician role, you will be maintaining hearing aids. You might sit with the client and ask about any difficulties with their aids.Detailed description
We currently hold over 20 drop-in sessions to maintain NHS hearing aids across Cambridgeshire.
You will be helping those struggling with isolation, due to hearing loss, to remain socially connected to family and friends.
Full and ongoing training is provided, with full support from our Hearing Champions.
This session falls on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 10am to Noon.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Cambridgeshire Deaf Association
We have been delivering services for local Cambridgeshire people, with hearing loss since 1978. Originally, provided under the name of CAMTAD and then later Cambridgeshire Hearing Help CIO.
On 1st April 2022, Cambridgeshire Hearing Help transferred to Cambridgeshire Deaf Association who continue to sustain the original mission of reducing the impact of hearing loss on people’s lives across Cambridgeshire.
Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers provide hearing aid maintenance and battery supply throughout Cambridgeshire.
On 1st April 2022, Cambridgeshire Hearing Help transferred to Cambridgeshire Deaf Association who continue to sustain the original mission of reducing the impact of hearing loss on people’s lives across Cambridgeshire.
Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers provide hearing aid maintenance and battery supply throughout Cambridgeshire.