Surrey
Surrey Sight Loss Council brings together blind and partially sighted volunteers who are passionate about improving accessibility and creating positive change across the county.
Our members use their lived experience to influence local services and ensure the voices of blind and partially sighted people are heard. Working with local organisations and service providers, Surrey Sight Loss Council is helping identify the issues that matter most to people with sight loss and shaping future priorities for the county.
By sharing lived experience and working collaboratively with local partners, Surrey Sight Loss Council members are helping to remove barriers and create a more accessible and inclusive Surrey.
“We’re really pleased to have launched our third Sight Loss Council in the South East, bringing Surrey into the network and helping fill the gap between Sussex, Hampshire and South East London.
“Surrey is a natural next step for us, building on the work we’ve already started locally with partners including Govia Thameslink Railway and Brighton & Hove Buses and Metrobus Crawley.
“We already have strong relationships with organisations like Sight for Surrey and Surrey Coalition, and we’re looking forward to working together to improve access to services for blind and partially sighted people across the county.”
Why should I volunteer?
Surrey Sight Loss Council is recruiting new members who live in the local area.
If you want to make a real difference in your local area on the issues that affect blind and partially sighted people, joining our Sight loss Council could be the perfect volunteering opportunity for you.
You will also work with policy makers and local service providers to improve access for blind and partially sighted people in your local community. It is also a great opportunity to come together with other blind and partially sighted people in your area.
“Joining this new Sight Loss Council is an exciting opportunity to get involved in positive change in the county and help shape the positive impact we can have to benefit visually impaired Surrey residents.”
Richard, Surrey Sight Loss Council
This is your chance to develop your skills and influence positive change.
Hear from our volunteers about why you should join us
Training and development
It’s really important to us that you get as much as possible out of volunteering. You’ll receive relevant training and the opportunity to learn or enhance your skills. Whether you’re interested in public speaking or honing your social media skills, there’s something for everyone to get involved in.
Surrey Sight Loss Council members at their launch meeting
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