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Tactile book making workshops

Fancy learning how to make one of our fantastic tactile picture books?

ClearVision has an amazing 800 specially-created books with pictures designed to be explored through touch. These books are great fun, but also play a huge role in building children's touch skills and in helping them to understand pictures- vital if they're going to go on and use tactile maps or diagrams in school. We're holding Zoom workshops for volunteers interested in making more for our library. Anyone can give it a go, and they're free! They're running:

Thursday 21st March 4pm
Wednesday 27th March 7pm.
Wednesday 17th April 7pm

They’re all the same (so you only need to sign up for one!) and will run for one and a half to two hours. Signup for each closes three days before the class, email info@clearvisionproject.org to book a place.

In the mean time, visit our Making Tactile Books webpage for the basics and see the videos below.

Videos:
Tactile books: what they are and who they’re for

Designing a tactile book:

Making a tactile book: practicalities

Christmas cards and book sponsorship!


We're nearly at the end of November! Christmas and Hannukah are rapidly approaching, and if you're struggling to find the perfect present for someone, why not sponsor a book in their name? We have three donations levels (board book £19, picture book £29 and short chapter book £45), and you can request different topics and any special wording you'd like on the sponsorship sticker inside the book. We can either send you a simple certificate, or a photo of the book with the person's name inside. Above all, your giftee will know that their sponsored book will help children across the country learn to read, progress in education and enjoy sharing stories with their family for years to come! You can complete the sponsorship form on the 'Support Us' page of our website if you'd like to send us a cheque, or phone/email us for our bank details so you can make a BACS payment (sorry, we can't currently take card payments over the phone): 0208 789 9575.

Another way to support the library's work is to make a one-off or regular donation or buy some of our Christmas cards. They're £3 (plus p&p) for a packet of 10, and feature a beautiful design of a Barn Owl sat in a snow-covered holly tree. Inside the print reads "Season's Greetings". Please email or call us to place your order.
Thank you to everyone who supports our work; the difference it makes to the families who borrow our books is huge.

The image from the ClearVision Christmas card: a barn owl sits on the branch of a snow covered holly tree, its face turned to look over its shoulder at the viewer

Recruiting: Could YOU Be Our New Fundraiser?


ClearVision is looking for a new Chief Fundraiser!

7.5hrs per week, potential for flexible working, salary £8938 pro rata, £44,691 FTE (spine point 35 on NJC payscale). Either office-based or from home after initial settling-in period, or hybrid.

We’re looking for an energetic, professional individual with strong communication skills and great organisation, who can hit the ground running and build on our existing relationships with a variety of donors.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of successfully generating income from trusts and foundations and ideally at least one aspect of public fundraising, such as individual giving, legacy, or community fundraising programmes. Their writing and marketing skills must be excellent, and they’ll have the ability to tailor their approach to increase income from and build great relationships with a variety of audiences. This individual will be a confident ‘people person’ with the ability to network and tell ClearVision’s story. We’re a small team so flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude are a must. We’re looking for someone with a good understanding of the current fundraising sector and a thirst for challenge, as well as a genuine interest in equality and education.

In return we offer interesting, impactful work with variety and space to grow; flexible working (including the option to work from home following an initial familiarisation period in the office); 28 days’ leave plus bank holidays (pro rata); pay tied to local government pay scales; a 5% pension contribution and supportive environment, including generous, people-focused policies. Here's more information about ClearVision.

To apply for this exciting and rewarding post please send us your CV, which should give a complete work history and explanation for any gaps, and a supporting statement. This should be of no more than 2 sides of A4, explaining how your experience and knowledge fit the criteria of the role description and person specification. Please include the contact details of two referees, and your completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

Equality and inclusion are the reasons ClearVision exists; we would be delighted to receive applications from candidates from under-represented groups. We guarantee interviews to candidates with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements. Please contact us regarding reasonable adjustments, if you require the application documents in another format or if you have questions about the role. We are very happy to talk to potential applicants about our library and its work, and for you to visit before you apply if you'd like

Closing date: midnight Friday 17th November 11:30pm
Interviews (in person, to include a tour of the library): week commencing 27th November
Start date: immediate/following necessary notice period and background checks

Recruiting: ClearVision Seeks Library Administrator!

A barcode scanner rests of top f a pile of ClearVision print and braille books

Become part of our team! We’re hiring for a new Library Administrator. This is a lovely job, getting to choose and send books to all the families, individuals, schools, libraries and Sensory Support Services which ClearVision supports- making the magic happen! It also involves supporting families and organisations with their memberships and cataloguing new books. You don't have to know braille!

15 hours per week. £10,650 per annum (£26,625 full time equivalent), based in our library in Southfields, London.

To apply for this enjoyable and rewarding post please complete and send us the Library Administrator Application form, referring to the Job Description, Person Specification and Information About ClearVision. Please also send us your equality and diversity monitoring form. You can email them to info@clearvisionproject.org or send them to our postal address. Please contact us if you have difficulties accessing any of these documents, would like them in another format (for example, without boxes or tables) or if you’d like us to post you hard copies.

The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 10th September, shortlisting will take place in the following week, with interviews in the week commencing 18th September. The selected candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service, previously known as a CRB or Criminal Records Bureau check).

ClearVision is an Equal Opportunities employer. See our Equal Opportunities and Diversity policy statement.

We hope you -or someone you know- will want to apply for this interesting role with our unique library service, so please spread the word!

ClearVision Christmas cards

The weather's getting colder, the leaves are falling... and people are thinking of Christmas! If you'd like to support ClearVision, why not choose our beautiful Barn Owl cards? They're £3 for a pack of 10, plus postage and packing. The message inside reads "Season's Greetings". Contact the office on info@clearvisionproject.org or 0208 789 9575 to purchase some and help us get more books to the families who rely on our service.

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