Can you spare a couple of hours a week or fortnight to brighten someone’s day? We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are. Our community volunteers provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can’t reach our centres, and can often feel isolated or lonely. Outings Volunteers are there to support our veterans to get involved in activities and trips out and about and to ensure it all runs smoothly. This could be helping on and off transport, guiding a veteran to help them orientate themselves or providing descriptions of things or events where they may not be able to see. For this role, we are looking for volunteers who aren’t afraid to get stuck in, and even learn new skills themselves. You will never be asked to do any personal care. Our blind veteran in Edinburgh would like a volunteer to be their guide so that they can enjoy all that the city has to offer - particularly going to the cinema, trips out to local cafes and to enjoy some of Edinburgh's cultural attractions. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this interesting volunteering opportunity in more detail. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and understand the importance of relationship boundaries. The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.

Can you spare a couple of hours a week to brighten someone’s day? We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are. Our community volunteers provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can’t reach our centres, and can often feel isolated or lonely. Outings Volunteers are there to make sure everything runs smoothly and ensure that all our blind veterans can get involved with all parts of the day. This could be helping people on and off transport, guiding a veteran to help them orientate themselves or providing descriptions of things or events where they may not be able to see. For this role, we are looking for volunteers who aren’t afraid to get stuck in, and even learn new skills themselves. You will never be asked to do any personal care. Our blind veteran in the Forfar area of Angus would like a volunteer to be their guide so that they can enjoy short, local walks and trips to the café. Due to the rural location you will need to have your own car, but we will cover all reasonable expenses. Volunteers must be over the age of 21 and have held their license for 2+ years. Volunteers must also understand the importance of relationship boundaries. The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.

Can you spare a couple of hours a week to brighten someone’s day? We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are. Our community volunteers provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can’t reach our centres, and can often feel isolated or lonely. Outings Volunteers are there to make sure everything runs smoothly and ensure that all our blind veterans can get involved with all parts of the day. This could be helping people on and off transport, guiding a veteran to help them orientate themselves or providing descriptions of things or events where they may not be able to see. For this role, we are looking for volunteers who aren’t afraid to get stuck in, and even learn new skills themselves. You will never be asked to do any personal care. Our blind veteran in the Motherwell area would like a volunteer to be their guide so that they can enjoy local walks and trips to the café again. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and understand the importance of relationship boundaries. The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.

Can you spare a few hours a week or fortnight to brighten someone’s day? We are committed to supporting our blind veterans no matter where they are. Our community home visitors provide crucial social interaction for our veterans who can’t reach our centres, and can often feel isolated or lonely. By popping by once a week or fortnight to see a veteran in their area, home visitors are a friendly face that can make all the difference to our veterans. A visit could be a simple chat and a cup of tea, helping out with odd jobs around the home that can otherwise be a struggle for our veterans to complete or getting out and about in the local area. You will never be asked to do any personal care. Our blind veteran in the Elgin area of Moray would like a volunteer to be their guide and driver so that they can enjoy trips to the café. Although you will be working in the community independently, your manager is only a phone call away and there is a network of other volunteers for you to link in with too. Due to the rural location you will need to have your own car, but we will cover all reasonable expenses. Volunteers must be over the age of 21 and have held their license for 2+ years. Volunteers must also understand the importance of relationship boundaries. The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.