We’re recruiting for our next wave of VICTA Changemakers, if you’d like to join a team of like-minded individuals and have your voice heard, it’s time to apply!
Changemakers understand that to lead change, they need to be willing to change and adapt, and that true innovation happens through learning what works and what doesn’t, adapting and adjusting accordingly. Join us and use your lived experience to reimagine and affect change through the lens of social action.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to bring their own personality to the VICTA channels, to share their voice by generating video, audio and written articles for our Student Portal and social media, and to create thought provoking content to challenge and inspire our audiences.
Whether you’re a budding journalist, emerging vlog star or simply want to learn, we have a place for you on our team. It’s about working with others and encouraging them to make a change with you. Use your words, actions and influence to inspire others and create positive change. VICTA Changemakers are collaborative, team players who understand that by sharing, everyone benefits.
Ambi, VICTA Changemaker
Being a Changemaker has been a wonderful experience! From learning new skills, to promoting accessibility awareness, sharing content and collaborating with a great group of inspiring VI people. It’s certainly worth joining the team if you’re passionate about (VI) inclusivity, interested in building your confidence and empowering others along the way.
The VICTA Changemaker Programme
At the heart of the VICTA Changemaker programme is the principle that your views, and those of other young adults with a vision impairment, are heard, valued and influence decision making; and that you are engaged in driving change.
As a VICTA Changemaker, you will join a twelve-month programme of online and in-person workshops and experiences that explore a variety of media and content creation topics.
While this year’s programme is being finalised, it will ultimately be shaped inline with the interests of the individuals who join us. Our current workshop plans are:
- 3-4 September 2026: Residential at the University Campus of Football Business in Manchester
- November 2026: Social media workshop with Seren, from @Otters.Have.Pockets and @BlindTobes (Birmingham TBC)
- Podcast recording sessions: Dates TBC (Milton Keynes)
To give you a taste of things to come, our current group also launched the Changemakers podcast ‘See it our way’, took part in a blogging and advocacy workshop and enjoyed a virtual Q&A session with broadcaster Fern Lulham. The programme is flexible and always developing with the help with the team who join us, if you have great ideas, bring them to the table!
As a changemaker you will develop collaboration, teamwork, creativity, imagination, critical thinking and problem-solving, using methods and tools such as blogs, YouTube, video and animation. You can expect to be challenged, supported and stimulated.
To apply for this opportunity, you need to be aged 18 to 29 years and be registered or registerable as blind or partially sighted. Applications close on 3 August 2026. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute two articles (can be in any media format) and attend in-person and online sessions during a one-year term. We understand not everyone will be able to attend every opportunity, so there is flexibility across the year to accommodate those who are studying or in employment.
To apply for your place on this programme, please complete the application form below. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Millie-Jayne, VICTA Changemaker
Being part of The Way I See It as a VICTA Change Maker has been incredibly empowering. The podcast gives blind and visually impaired people the chance to share our experiences in our own words honestly, openly and without stereotypes. I hope it helps sighted listeners feel more confident and informed, and that it reminds other blind and visually impaired people that they’re not alone.
Sorry, applications are now closed.
Activities for 18 to 29’s
Would you like to find out more about the VICTA Changemakers?
Follow the team on the VICTA Student Portal: victastudents.org.uk/changemakers
