Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join a fantastic team of volunteers on a monthly roster to record key articles from the Gisborne Herald for a special phone service that helps people who are blind or have low vision stay connected to local news. You can do it all from the comfort of your own home—knowing that your voice is bringing the news to someone’s ears and making a real difference in their day.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
What’s involved:
Have access to the Gisborne Herald on your rostered day.
Read articles clearly and confidently.
Use the Blind Low Vision NZ Telephone Information Service (full training provided).
Complete a general induction with Blind Low Vision NZ.
Volunteer from just 20–30 minutes once a month—flexible and easy to fit in!
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Information & Advice