Derbyshire
Welcome to Derbyshire Sight Loss Council.
With our first Sight Loss Council (SLC) established in Nottinghamshire we are excited to announce the launch of our second SLC in the East Midlands, in summer 2024.
Sight Loss Councils, funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, are regional groups led by blind and partially sighted (BPS) volunteers. Together, we use our lived experience to tackle the things that really matter to blind and partially sighted people, every day.
“Hi, my name is Matt Harrison and I am the Engagement Manager for East Midlands.
“Following the successful launch of Nottinghamshire SLC in the summer of 2023, I am really pleased to be recruiting volunteers for our forthcoming Derbyshire council.
“I am really passionate about promoting equity for blind and partially sighted people. Whether it is regarding accessible transport, the built environment, health, retail, arts and culture, or sport and leisure, if you feel the same, we’d love to hear from you.”
Why should I volunteer?
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 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.
This is your chance to develop your skills and influence positive change.
“By joining Derbyshire Sight Loss Council, I hope to raise awareness of the barriers blind and partially sighted people may encounter, and how we can overcome them.
“I want to champion quality of life initiatives to improve independence for people with sight loss.”
Dannie Gage, Derbyshire SLC volunteer
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 and/or enhance your skills. Anyone can get involved, whether they are interested in public speaking or honing their social media skills.
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