Web Accessibility Champion (Alternative Text Project)

Applications close on Thursday 30 May at 9am

Please note: this is a remote/online volunteering opportunity. You can volunteer from home from anywhere in the United Kingdom.

The Royal Opera House, based in Covent Garden, central London, is home to the Royal Opera, the Royal Ballet, and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. A registered charity with national reach, our world-class performances and trailblazing learning and participation programmes enrich people's lives with ballet and opera.

We are seeking dedicated and passionate volunteers to support the development and implementation of Alternative Text across social media channels and webpages.

About Alternative Text

Alternative Text, often referred to as "alt text," is a concise and descriptive text associated with images, videos, or other non-text elements. It plays a crucial role in making digital content accessible to people who are blind or vision impaired, ensuring they can comprehend and enjoy the content through screen readers or other assistive technologies. Learn more about Alternative Text.

Schedule and commitment

• Can you give 3-5 hours per week during the period June -December 2024?
• You can do the volunteer work on a flexible schedule. It's easy to fit in around your other commitments.
• You will need to be available occasionally to meet online with ROH staff during office hours (Monday-Friday, 10:00-18:00).

New volunteer induction and training dates

• Session 1 of 2: Wednesday 19 June 2024, 15:00-18:00
• Session 2 of 2: Wednesday 26 June 2024, 15:00-18:00.

We particularly encourage volunteer applicants who have lived experience of a disability or health condition and who would benefit from the opportunity to volunteer remotely.

If you have a disability or access needs, we can have a chat to understand your needs and make reasonable adjustments to the role.

If you want to apply in a different format or discuss making a supported application, use the Ask a Question button or phone 020 7212 9406.

You can volunteer:

• if you have a criminal conviction, depending on the volunteer role and the circumstances of the offence;
• if you are claiming benefits, as long as you continue to meet all the conditions of your benefit;
• if you are seeking asylum in the UK.