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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Our My Sighted Guide service is temporarily paused to new applications but we are welcoming new volunteers to help partner people currently waiting for the service. Find out how to apply for a role near you. Other services such as our Friends and Family Sighted Guide Training and Introduction to Sighted Guide Training are still available. 


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:

We are committed to delivering the My Sighted Guide service nationally, but in some areas this is not always possible as the service relies on support and availability from volunteers.

In this section...

a person with sight loss and their sighted guide on a beach

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.

A guide dog owner being guided through a shopping centre

From safely navigating doorways to climbing stairs, our series of videos offer a quick introduction to sighted guiding skills.

Sighted guide demonstration by two Guide Dog staff members

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

We have a range of services to help you live actively, independently and well with sight loss. Complete our short form to find out which service is right for you.

Or call us for more information on adults’ services

Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

0800 781 1444