Sighted guiding service
Do more of the things you love and explore new opportunities with a fully trained sighted guide. By partnering up with one of our friendly My Sighted Guide volunteers, you can get out and about and enjoy life’s pleasures with someone who shares your interests; it could be a simple walk in the park, a shopping trip, going to a football match or a visit to an art gallery.
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How My Sighted Guide could help you
As well as promoting mobility, our volunteer sighted guiding service can build your confidence and independence by:
- Improving your ability to get out and about to do the things you enjoy.
- Enabling you to participate in social, leisure and fitness activities of your choice.
- Creating new connections in your community and exploring new opportunities.
Apply for My Sighted Guide
Applying for our My Sighted Guide service involves just a few simple steps:
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We also offer training options for anyone who is interested in learning how to confidently guide a person with sight loss - from introductory training on the basic principles of sighted guiding to how to guide and support a loved one.
From safely navigating doorways to climbing stairs, our series of videos offer a quick introduction to sighted guiding skills.
We now offer tailored, in-person or virtual sighted guide training for workplaces, community groups, universities and charities that provide services to the public.
Find out how you can become a My Sighted Guide volunteer
For more information on our services, complete our short form