Volunteers Make the Difference
At My Sight Nottinghamshire, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their time, skills and enthusiasm make it possible for us to deliver life-changing support to people living with sight loss or dual sensory loss across Nottinghamshire.
When you volunteer with us, you’re not just giving — you’re gaining too. Volunteering is a fantastic way to:
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Build confidence and develop new skills
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Strengthen your CV and show your commitment
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Meet new people and make lasting friendships
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Make a real difference in the lives of local people
How You Can Get Involved
We offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, so there’s something to suit everyone. Please see below for our current available opportunities.
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Reception – welcome visitors, answer calls, and support our front desk.
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Talking News – research articles, read the news, or assist with recording.
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Social Groups – support groups in Worksop, Nottingham, Mansfield, and Newark.
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Coffee Mornings – serve drinks, handle small payments, and chat with members.
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Nottingham Macular Support Group – help run the group, assist with activities, and provide a friendly face.
With over 150 volunteers already making an impact, you’ll be joining a passionate community dedicated to helping others.
Ready to Join Us?
Take a look at our current opportunities and complete an application form today. Together, we can make Nottinghamshire a brighter, more inclusive place for people living with sight loss.
Reception Volunteer
Based: My Sight Nottinghamshire, 26-28 Heathcoat Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AA
Hours: Varied depending on availability
Role: Welcoming visitors to the building, answering and forwarding calls, and supporting with admin tasks.
Talking News Readers, Researchers and Duplicators
Based: My Sight Nottinghamshire, 26-28 Heathcoat Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AA
Hours: Recording takes place on a Wednesday evening from 3pm. Duplicating takes place on a Thursday morning.
Roles: We are looking for a number of different roles.
Researchers look for interesting local news stories.
Readers take those stories and record them ready for duplicating.
Duplicators take the recording and duplicate on to memory stick or email to those who request a digital file.
- Social Groups – support groups in Worksop, Nottingham, Mansfield, and Newark.
- Coffee Mornings – serve drinks, handle small payments, and chat with members.
- Nottingham Macular Support Group – help run the group, assist with activities, and provide a friendly face.
