At Blind Veterans UK, we provide veterans with rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support.
We’re one transformational team that believes every vision-impaired veteran should be able to lead the life they choose. Together we can help rebuild lives after sight loss.
We help blind ex-Servicemen and women of every generation. Since 1915, we’ve provided support to tens of thousands of vision-impaired veterans.
Together we can help rebuild blind veterans’ lives after sight loss. Away from isolation. Towards a life of fulfilment.
Many people who lose their sight do not realise that there are simple skills and strategies that can help them to live more independently. We are here to teach you these skills, and allow you to live a fulfilling life again. Whether it’s relearning how to do activities that you enjoyed before you lost your sight, or taking on a new task, we will help you set and reach your goals. With our help, our veterans have tackled challenges they previously never thought possible.
The skills you need
- Friendly & warm
- Happy to work individually
- Reliable
- Patient & Empathetic
- Able to maintain boundaries
- Good listener
- Good sense of humour
- Strong interpersonal skills
Our volunteers are vital to the work that we do. You could make a huge difference to a blind veteran's life by volunteering with us.
It doesn't matter who you are, what you do or what skills you have. Even if you don't have much time to spare, you could change someone's life by volunteering for as little as a few hours a month.
There are so many ways to volunteer with Blind Veterans UK.
- You could provide crucial companionship by visiting an isolated blind veteran at home.
- You could drive a veteran in your community to essential appointments and social events.
- You could get involved with fundraising collections or help out at our events.
Every one of our volunteers plays a critical role in helping us rebuild lives after sight loss.
What's in it for you
- Full training and support
- Reasonable out of pocket expenses
- Reduce loneliness and isolation for our veterans
By becoming a volunteer with Blind Veterans UK, you'll be part of an amazing nationwide team who are changing lives every day. And you'll get a chance to make friends and learn new skills too.
