Volunteer Description Writer for See Around Britain website

What will you be doing?

See Around Britain is a charity that aims to offer individuals free information about a wide variety of venues, ranging from the Arts, cultural and historical sites, cafés to libraries, post offices, pharmacies, hospitals and surgeries, to tourist destinations. A specific focus is placed on accessibility for disabled individuals, providing crucial information that will allow potential visitors to make informed decisions about the suitability of a destination. This vital information is provided in the form of an online interactive map (seearoundbritain.com), which includes over 50,500 venues, allowing visitors to plan their trips based on the information provided. Volunteer Description Writer The purpose of this role is to write informative descriptions of venues across Wales, the UK, Ireland, and Europe, which will then be uploaded to the online map found on the See Around Britain website and app. Volunteers will be assigned venues to work on and will be asked to conduct some online research, using the information they gather to fill in a simple template. This role can be performed from home, and you can work individually or in teams if you prefer. All you need is a computer, an internet connection, and some spare time, along with the ability to conduct research online. Skills needed for this role include Copywriting / Journalism and Research (qualitative / quantitative) skills. This stimulating work will let you travel and discover a wide range of venues from your armchair, or you can visit venues in person if you prefer. Volunteers must be self-motivated, understand the importance of avoiding plagiarism, and be computer literate. While training will be provided where necessary, volunteers must have some proficiency in using search engines and should be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize available information to create new venue descriptions. This work can be done online in the UK. Some volunteers may want to combine this role with photo surveying.

What are we looking for?

Volunteers must be self-motivated, understand the importance of avoiding plagiarism, and be computer literate. While training will be provided where necessary, volunteers must have some proficiency in using search engines and should be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize available information to create new venue descriptions. Skills in Copywriting / Journalism and Research (qualitative / quantitative) are essential for this role.

What difference will you make?

By volunteering with us, you will be making a positive difference to people’s lives, particularly those who may need to plan their visits to venues based on accessibility.