Audio Transcriber (Voluntary)

To record Christian books and magazines for the Torch Trust library, to enable clients who live with sight loss to access materials so that they can grow in their faith through digital recordings.

Main tasks and activities To prepare written material for an audio context To record the material on to a laptop using a USB microphone To check the recording for accuracy, noise, level, pace and timing, and correct as appropriate

Skills required for the role: A natural reading voice with variable expressions Good sense of hearing Excellent attention to detail Good IT skills Able to keep on required time scales Able to work unsupervised. Good level of literacy Where activity takes place Homebased, with use of a quiet room which has sound absorbing surfaces, like carpets and curtains. Also required is a modern Windows PC/laptop (unfortunately our microphones do not work with Apple systems).

Expected Time commitment This is a part-time role with days and hours to suit the applicant. However, it is expected that volunteers are able to commit time to agreed projects in order to meet deadlines.

Training & Support for the role A microphone, training and support will be provided by Torch Trust.

Safer Recruitment Requirements Application Form Informal interview 2 references including a Church Minister or leader Volunteer Agreement

Further Information If you would like any further information about the role please contact : 01858 438260 or [email protected]