In this role you will support a person with sight loss to get out and about in their local community, building self-confidence, increasing social interaction, and promoting independence.
“I really care about making a difference – it is brilliant to be a part of watching someone else go on to achieve something with encouragement” - Joe, My Sighted Guide volunteer
What you’ll be doing
We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. In this role your support will include:
- Delivering sighted guide assistance, using skills provided in our training, on a regular basis to someone with a visual or vision impairment to help increase their confidence, varying from 3 months to 12+ months.
- Meeting at agreed times/location based on the mutually agreed activity plan.
- Maintaining professional boundaries and adhering to safeguarding procedures.
- Providing regular feedback on partnership progress and highlighting any issues that may arise in the partnership to your key contact.
Mainly a weekly commitment of 1-2 hours, flexible dependant on availability.
For more information and to apply please email: [email protected]