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Get Involved

Help make a difference

Volunteering with MySight York is about shared experiences, community, and living well together.

Whether you can spare a few hours to volunteer, take on a fundraising challenge, or simply help spread the word about MySight York, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are 18 or over and have an empathetic, outgoing nature, we’ll provide training so you feel comfortable and confident in your new role from day one.

Ways to get involved

Find a volunteering role that’s right for you

From befriending, to group activities, to fundraising, or digital support, we can find a volunteering role that suits you and your availability.

Support someone one-to-one, or meet new people through group activities, find something that fits around you.

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Befriending

Staying in touch with someone through regular calls or visits, sharing companionship, and supporting them to make positive changes that can grow independence and fulfilment.

A meaningful way to enable people to stay connected, combat loneliness, and live well with sight loss.

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Activities

Creating welcoming, safe spaces for activities and social groups; supporting members to try new things, in inclusive environments.

This volunteer role enables people to build confidence, develop communication skills and meet new people.

Fundraising

Encouraging support for people living with sight loss, through community fundraising and outreach.

Help sustain and grow the network of supporters who allow us to deliver our essential services.

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Digital Access Champion

Supporting people to use their mobile devices confidently, and enabling them to stay up to date with the latest assistive technology developments through regular emails.

This volunteer role supports members to find the assistive technologies that are right for them and learn to use them independently.

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Why volunteer?

How volunteering can benefit you

Support people in York to live well with sight loss

Develop valuable skills and grow your confidence

Be part of a warm, supportive and sociable volunteering team

Share your time and help change lives for the better

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