Volunteers

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

We are currently seeking volunteers for the My Guide project which is being run in partnership with Guide Dogs. 180,000 blind and partially sighted people find it hard to go out alone. Just a few hours of your time each week can change that. The new My Guide service helps people with sight loss get out of their homes and back into the community. My Guide aims to reduce the isolation that many blind people experience, helping to rebuild their confidence and regain their independence.

Why volunteer?
Make a very real difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people in your local community
Learn new skills that enhance your CV
Receive training endorsed by VISION 2020
Give something back to the community

What does it involve?
As a My Guide volunteer, you will receive training endorsed by VISION 2020, the umbrella body for organisations focussed on visual impairment, that will give you the skills to confidently guide blind and partially sighted people.

You will be partnered with a visually impaired person for three to six months. During this time, you will:

Guide your partner to take part in social and leisure activities
Help your partner establish lasting relationships with community members who can, in turn, help them get out more
Work with your partner to set clear goals that help them become more independent – not dependent.

If you think you can help or for more information, contact Kate on 01268 522817 or email Pavis.

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Pavis depends on its volunteers to help run its services, from supporting members in the activities to answering the telephone in the office. There are many ways that people can help regardless of whether they are sighted or sight impaired. All necessary training will be given and all expenses paid.

If you are interested in volunteering with PAVIS please contact Jane or Kate on 01268 522817 or email Pavis.