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Building Bridges is seeking a volunteer with graphic design and document layout skills to help us prepare a unique book for professional printing.
The book forms the final stage of a storytelling project created in memory of one of our members. It features approximately 3,000 words of text alongside around 40 full-colour illustrations, created by a talented artist who has a learning disability. The finished book will be printed and shared with family, friends, and supporters as a lasting tribute and celebration of creativity, friendship, and community.
What the Role Involves
We have the text and photographed illustrations ready and are looking for someone who can:
• Design and format the content into an attractive, professional-looking book
• Arrange text and images to create a clear and engaging layout
• Prepare the final document to a print-ready standard
• Liaise with us regarding any technical requirements for printing
This is a flexible volunteering opportunity that can largely be carried out remotely.
Any pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed.
Building Bridges is an independent social enterprise which makes a difference to the lives of people with a learning disability through training, research and resources by enabling them to be included and have full and valued roles in their local community. We do this through the following activities;
1. Inclusive research with people with a learning disability to understand the issues that affect the lives of people with a learning disability. We have undertaken research projects on topics such as living independently, the election and politics and claiming PIP
2. Training the staff who work with people with a learning disability such as giving good support to parents with a learning disability, making easy read information.
3. Producing resources; these include good practice guidelines for staff, on how to produce easy read information and easy read resources for people with a learning disability such as a keep safe check list, budgeting money and a banking dictionary.
Liz Tilly
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liz@building-bridges-training.org
www.building-bridges-training.org
Please contact us to discuss any access requirements
We are looking for someone with:
• Experience in graphic design, document layout, or desktop publishing
• Knowledge of preparing files for professional printing
• Good attention to detail
• Experience using software such as Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, Canva Pro, Microsoft Publisher, or similar design packages
This is a chance to use your skills to make a real difference. By volunteering your time, you will help:
• Showcase the artistic talent of a person with a learning disability
• Preserve and share an important story and legacy
• Create a treasured keepsake for family and friends
• Support Building Bridges' mission of amplifying the voices, experiences, and achievements of people with learning disabilities
Yes
18+
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