CamSight
About CamSight
CamSight is a Cambridgeshire charity that supports local people of all ages living with low vision and blindness to live the lives they choose. We work to enhance independence, improve well-being, and improve inclusion.
Our befriending service seeks to improve the well-being and emotional outcomes of people living with sight loss.
Cambridge, England, CB4 2HY
Service Eligibility
Information for Volunteers
Through a carefully considered process, we match volunteers with clients based on skills needs, personality and interests. Volunteers are supported in the matching process and beyond by a dedicated volunteer supervisor who will check in on you and the client at regular pre-agreed intervals. Some volunteers will provide friendship, others will be there to help the client meet a particular need. We welcome all volunteers to our team
We currently have 34 active Befriending relationships, ranging from guided walks, supporting clients with personal administration and reading, helping them to access local community venues, or simply a social chat over a coffee, either at home or by phone.
We know that many of our service users struggle to meet new people or attend local groups, particularly those in rural areas with limited transport access. Isolation is a real concern, and we’d love to expand our reach to help even more people.
If you would like to volunteer, please get in touch. More details are available on our website.
More InformationAge Groups
Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
Sensory ImpairmentRegions
Country: England
Other Regions: East of England
Other Information
Type of Befriending: Distance befriending including telephone, video call, letter writing or other means, Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted