Sight loss charity Guide Dogs is appealing for volunteers in Braunton who could help local people with sight loss get out and about and back into the community. Guide Dogs’ My Sighted Guide service supports individuals living with sight loss to get out and about in their local area by improving their confidence, mobility, and independence – all of which could not be achieved without the support and dedication of life-changing My Sighted Guide volunteers.
Sally Yigit, of Guide Dogs, says, “Many people with sight loss experience feelings of isolation and lose their confidence. This has been made worse by the pandemic. We’ve seen how vital volunteer sighted guides are in helping people with sight loss to rebuild their confidence and regain their independence. If you think you could help someone living with sight loss in your area, we’d urge you to get in touch.” Partnerships are matched based on common interests and volunteers can give as much or as little time as they like – just a few hours a week can make all the difference to someone. A Sighted Guide service user said about his experience, “I couldn’t have asked for a better partner. I am really happy with being able to access the gym and use the rowing machine. I am becoming more fit and have better stamina since being able to access the gym regularly”
Volunteers must be 18 or over and an Enhanced Disclosure check is required as part of the role. Full training and support is provided. To apply go to www.guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer or call the volunteering team on 0345 143 0191. 54
To advertise call 01237 422074 or email mag@ex33.co.uk
