Are You Deaf or Deafblind, Do You Know Someone Who Is?

How the Volunteer Service can Help You!

• How can the Volunteer Service help?
• Who can use the service?
• Who runs the Service?
• How can You use the service?
• Interested in Becoming a Volunteer?
• Complaints, Suggestions, Compliments
• How can You use the Service?

Some Deaf or Deafblind people can feel isolated and can easily become withdrawn. This can happen whether they live alone or with other people.

"I worry sometimes when I'm out with a group, and I ask myself why I should expect other people to slow down for me. It's easy to give up and not go out at all."

How can the Volunteer Service help?

We can provide you with:

• Someone to talk to who will listen to you;
• Time and companionship, whether in your home or out and about, its your choice;
• Ongoing emotional support to assist with adjustment and other issues;
• Information about services and equipment to help you get more out of life.

This service is free and completely confidential.

Who can use the service?

• Anyone who is Deaf and a British Sign Language user
• Anyone who has a significant sight and hearing loss

Who runs the Service?

The Volunteer Service is funded by Adult Services and is provided by volunteers who have an awareness and understanding of the difficulties you face.

How can You use the service?

Please contact the Volunteer Services for Deaf People, using the contact details below.

Interested in becoming a Volunteer?

We are always looking for new volunteers. If you are interested and have some time to spare, please contact us at the address below for more information or take a look at Deaf Services.

Complaints, Suggestions, Compliments

If you are unhappy with the service you receive, please tell us. If you are happy with the service you receive, we should like to hear about this too.

How to make a complaint, suggestion or compliment about Adult Services.

This information can be made available in alternative formats including: Large Print, Braille, Audiotape and CD and in a format accessible to people with a learning disability. If you require this information signed in BSL or any of the formats above please contact the Deaf Team.

Contact us

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Volunteer Services to Deaf People Tameside Adult Services Stalybridge Resource Centre Waterloo Road Stalybridge SK15 2AU View local map
0161 342 2575
0161 342 2580
0161 342 2577