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RNID, Northern Ireland's pioneering hearing aid volunteer project, which includes community-based activities in the North West, has been presented with the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service - equivalent status to a MBE and the highest honour bestowed on voluntary groups in the UK.
Geraldine O’Donnell, RNID Northern Ireland's Derry-based outreach development officer, was part of the charity's delegation receiving an inscribed piece of commemorative crystal and a certificate signed by the Queen in recognition of work empowering hearing aid users in Northern Ireland to understand the benefits of their hearing aids. Thanks to the time and effort given by volunteers since its launch in 2003, the Big Lottery funded project has provided essential practical support and friendship to North West hearing aid users in their local communities. Everyday life As well as showing people how to clean and maintain their hearing aids, the volunteers, many of whom are hearing aid users themselves, assist families and carers in improving their communication and demonstrating equipment which makes everyday life easier for people with a hearing loss. Privileged Director of RNID NI, Brian Symington MBE, says: “We’re privileged to accept the Queen’s Award, which is a fantastic honour for our project and dedicated volunteers, who’ve shown tremendous commitment in changing the lives of hearing aid users in Derry, Strabane and Limavady.” Information For more information about volunteering, email:
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(by derryjournal.com)
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