Become a volunteer My Guide

We want My Guides to support the visually impaired people of Notts to get out and about, attend social or leisure activities or go for chat and a coffee.

Our My Guide befrienders help to reduce the isolation and loneliness often experienced by people with sight loss.

As a volunteer you will find fulfilment in building this respectful and caring relationship.

You will be required to provide two references, have an enhanced DBS check and be trained by My Sight Notts to Level 2 Sighted Guiding developed by Guide Dogs UK.

We currently have people with sight loss who want your help. 

Mapperley

Could you support an 89-year-old man with sight loss, living in the Mapperley area? He loves walks, shopping, gardening and would love some companionship.

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Could you provide some companionship to an elderly visually impaired women in Kirkby in Ashfield? She is looking for a female to share a cuppa and have a chat one afternoon a week.

Worksop

A gentleman in Worksop would like to walk to the local shops and have a coffee once a week.

Walesby

Can you support a 56-year-old male with sight loss living in Walesby? He likes to have a walk around the shops, wants to attend some local groups and just have a cuppa and a chat on a regular basis.

Lambley

Could you provide much needed company to an elderly lady in Lambley with sight loss to go for a regular coffee and chat, perhaps a trip to the local garden centre once a week?

Bestwood

A Visually impaired women in Bestwood is struggling can you help her to go shopping, could you provide this needed support to get out and about?

Beeston

A man living with sight loss in Beeston is struggling to get out and about and walk his dog, could you provide some companionship and support for him?

Bestwood

Do you like cooking, conversation and words? If you do and have a couple of hours free a week you could support a Visually Impaired women in Bestwood.

West Leak

Company wanted in West Leak, to go for a walk and a coffee.

We are looking for a Male with a good sense of humour, interest in IT, DIY and Motor bikes. To develop meaningful communication with this bright, engaging and active gentleman who has some cognitive issues.

Bestwood

An engaging elderly woman in Bestwood who loves to learn, values her independence and would love some stimulating companionship.

If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above, you will make a real difference too someone’s life living with sight loss in Nottinghamshire.  Please contact Anita on 0115 97080or anitap@mysightnotts.org.uk