Are you looking to directly help improve someone’s life? To support a person with sight loss to safely navigate the environment, building self-confidence and increasing social interaction; whilst maintaining dignity and promoting independence. Variable depending on individual needs; approximately 3 hours per week.

Find out more on Simple Connect, our volunteering platform: https://www.vcconnectsystem.org.uk/MiltonKeynesVMS2/VolunteerOpportunities/DetailsForSearch/3100

Is this volunteering role right for me?

You must be able to give – on average – a few hours a week, and be aged 18 years old or over. This role requires that you have an Enhanced Disclosure.

What is My Guide?

My Guide is a service we offer that allows volunteers to become sighted guides. You will undergo training and learn to safely guide someone with sight loss, navigating environments and building self-confidence – all whilst increasing social interaction with those who may not otherwise wish to leave their home. 

You can read much more about My Guide

What does sighted guiding involve?

• Provide sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to people living with sight loss – you will be matched with a suitable partner.
• Agree on when and where you will provide the sighted guide, as part of a mutually agreed activity plan.
• You must undertake all elements of My Guide training (approximately two days).
• Always maintain professional boundaries and adhere to safeguarding procedures.

What skills or experience are required?	What training and support will I receive?
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills	Sighted Guide training and certificate upon completion of training
Patience and flexibility	Guide Dogs safeguarding training
Able to undertake your role safely and effectively	Ongoing support from the My Guide team