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Title

Network35 Panel Member

Organisation

RNIB

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What you will be doing

RNIB want to establish a diverse network of people with a visual impairment, called Network35 and ensure the network is as representative as possible, with a mix of gender, age, ethnicity, level of sight loss, and locality. We expect the network to have a membership of between 40 – 50 people and is expected to run from January 2026 - August 2026.

It is essential for RNIB to involve blind and partially sighted people in its ongoing work to ensure that the organisation truly understands the lived experiences of those it aims to support. By drawing directly on these perspectives, RNIB can enhance the ways it provides support and advocacy, making sure that the services and initiatives developed are genuinely responsive to real needs.

Moreover, the decisions made about the future direction of RNIB must be informed by insights gathered from those with lived experience. This approach will help ensure that RNIB’s strategy and priorities remain firmly rooted in the authentic voices of blind and partially sighted people, enabling the organisation to make meaningful and lasting improvements for its community.

Therefore, it’s vital that Network35 members feel comfortable not only talking about their own experiences but can think about the lives and needs of other visually impaired people whose experiences might be very different from their own.

Activities

Business, Management & Research

Skills & Attributes

Evaluating & Reviewing, Negotiating, Organising & Planning, Research

Skills Description

• People who are willing to reflect on and share insights drawn from their direct lived experience of sight loss. • People who feel comfortable thinking about the lives and needs of other people with visual impairments, whose experiences may be very different from your own. • People who are curious about what the future might hold – people who enjoy thinking about how the world is changing, imagining different possibilities, and exploring what those changes could mean for people with sight loss. • People who are not afraid of change and want to see RNIB, be more sustainable, impactful and reach more people who need our help. • People who are able to participate respectfully and value different experiences and views (the network will involve interacting with others, not just private reflection, one to one interviews, or completing surveys).

What is in it for you

What will you gain from this? You will gain the opportunity to: • help us shape interventions that will have a lasting impact on the lives of blind and partially sighted people long into the future. • develop your skills and widen your experiences. • represent blind and partially sighted people in discussions. • meet and work with other blind and partially sighted people and work alongside senior staff. • claim reasonable expenses for travel, hotel, and sustenance. • claim renumeration (Amazon Gift Vouchers).

Time Commitment

January 2026 to August 2026

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Directions

N/A

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Email Nicola Stanley-Dickinson for role description and Expression of Interest form

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

RNIB ensures all information is accessible for visually impaired individuals. The role is based at home, so is accessible to anyone able to use technology.