<div>When Rachel Jones began to lose her sight, she thought life was over and didn’t want any help. 
 
After finally reaching out to RNIB, her life began to turn around and she hasn’t looked back. 
 
From a service user, to a volunteer and now an employee, she believes that volunteering played a major part in her new positive outlook. 
 
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Rachel to learn more about her story and how her life has completely changed since that first call for advice. 
 
If you’d like to learn more about volunteering, go to <a href="http://www.rnib.org.uk">www.rnib.org.uk 
</a> 
You can also call 03031239999. 
 
#RNIBConnect  
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When Rachel Jones began to lose her sight, she thought life was over and didn’t want any help. After finally reaching out to RNIB, her life began to turn around and she hasn’t looked back. From a service user, to a volunteer and now an employee, she believes that volunteering played a major part in her new positive outlook. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Rachel to learn more about her story and how her life has completely changed since that first call for advice. If you’d like to learn more about volunteering, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call 03031239999. #RNIBConnect Image RNIB Logo

When Rachel Jones began to lose her sight, she thought life was over and didn’t want any help. 
 
After finally reaching out to RNIB, her life began to turn around and she hasn’t looked back. 
 
From a service user, to a volunteer and now an employee, she believes that volunteering played a major part in her new positive outlook. 
 
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Rachel to learn more about her story and how her life has completely changed since that first call for advice. 
 
If you’d like to learn more about volunteering, go to <a href="http://www.rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.rnib.org.uk 
</a> 
You can also call 03031239999. 
 
#RNIBConnect&nbsp; 
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S1 Ep1676: How Reaching Out For Help Led To A Great Career

<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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