Reader

Posted for Oswestry Talking Newspaper

Posted by Qube

You will be redirected to the Qube website to express your interest.

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

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

Posted for Oswestry Talking Newspaper

Posted by Qube

You will be redirected to the Qube website to express your interest.

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

When is this role available?

When: 23/07/2025 - 23/07/2027

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

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

Location:

The Guildhall
1 Bailey Head
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1PZ

You will be redirected to the Qube website to express your interest.

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