Give some time, share your skills, make a difference

Volunteering for KAB is a great way to support our work and have fun at the same time. Volunteering for KAB means:

• making new friends 
• doing something rewarding 
• giving your CV a boost 
• discovering talents you didn't know you had 
• and making a real difference to people's lives

If you have an hour or two to spare and want to help make that difference, then click here to apply to be a KAB volunteer.

Change a life. Become a My Guide volunteer

The new My Guide scheme is a partnership between KAB and Guide Dogs which helps people with sight loss get out of their homes and back into the community.My Guide aims to reduce the isolation that many blind people experience, helping to rebuild thier confidence and regain their independence.180,000 blind and partially sighted people never go out alone, just a few hours of your time each week can change that.

Interested in becoming a My Guide volunteer?

Almost anyone can become a My Guide volunteer, as long as you are over 18 and able to commit a minimum of two hours per week. You will also need to agree to a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check and come along to some initial training sessions.

To find out more about My Guide or to take part please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to our My Guide page.

Peer Support Programme

We are developing a Peer Support Programme in partnership with the Expert Patients Programme Community Interest Company (EPPCIC). The five week peer support courses will be run for groups of people with sight impairments, facilitated by sight impaired volunteers.  

The course content is currently being finalised and the first course should be open to participants in spring/summer 2012.

If you are interested in being a volunteer facilitator or a participant or would like more information, please contact Katherine Barr, Rehab Manager on 01622 691357 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .