<div>Val Newey has been volunteering with RNIB since 1979 initially using his tech background to help the charity with their old analogue tape machines from the 60's. 
 
These days, Val immerses himself in digital technology, helping blind and partially sighted people with their smart devices. 
 
To find out more about volunteering opportunities with RNIB, visit: <a href="https://www.rnib.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/">Volunteer | RNIB</a> 
 
Image shows RNIB logo. RNIB written in black, bold capital letters atop a white background and underlined with a thick pink line. 
 

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Val Newey has been volunteering with RNIB since 1979 initially using his tech background to help the charity with their old analogue tape machines from the 60's. These days, Val immerses himself in digital technology, helping blind and partially sighted people with their smart devices. To find out more about volunteering opportunities with RNIB, visit: Volunteer | RNIB Image shows RNIB logo. RNIB written in black, bold capital letters atop a white background and underlined with a thick pink line.

Val Newey has been volunteering with RNIB since 1979 initially using his tech background to help the charity with their old analogue tape machines from the 60's. 
 
These days, Val immerses himself in digital technology, helping blind and partially sighted people with their smart devices. 
 
To find out more about volunteering opportunities with RNIB, visit: <a href="https://www.rnib.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Volunteer | RNIB</a> 
 
Image shows RNIB logo. RNIB written in black, bold capital letters atop a white background and underlined with a thick pink line.

S1 Ep1558: What Is It Like Volunteering For RNIB Since 1979?

<div>RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation. 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport">Sport</a> - See sport differently. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings 
 
 
 
 

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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation. 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sport</a> - See sport differently. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings

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