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Help a visually impaired person to independence

by Guide Dogs

My Sighted Guide - support a person with sight loss to safely navigate the environment, building self-confidence and increasing social interaction whilst maintaining dignity and promoting independence. More info and applications via the main Guide Dogs website.

Organisation description

Supporting visually impaired people and their families to live the life they choose.

Contact

Kim Thompson-Lawrence
0800 7811444
Kim.Thompson-Lawrence@guidedogs.org.uk
www.guidedogs.org.uk

Accessibility

Please contact us to discuss any access requirements

Preferred skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience and flexibility
• Able to undertake your role safely and effectively
• Act in a non-judgemental way, without discrimination

Experience gained

Sighted Guiding skills; Supporting people with a visual impairment; Safeguarding training

Will the organisation carry out a DBS check?

Yes

Minimum age

18+

Age focus

  • Adults

Time of volunteering

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Daytime
  • Evenings

Categories

  • Mainly indoors
  • Mainly outdoors
  • To learn new skills and improve my job prospects
  • To share my skills and creativity

If you would like to express an interest in this volunteering opportunity please complete the details below, including a contact email address or phone number, and click ‘Send’. The organisation will then get in touch with you directly

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