Sight for Surrey

08/06/2026

Sign up NOW for London Landmarks Half Marathon! We’ve guaranteed places for 2027. Run for your community. Run for us:

- on Sunday 11th April 2027
- 13.1 unforgettable miles through the heart of the capital
- Run past Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, the Tower of London and more!
- Starts on Pall Mall, finishes by Downing Street

We’d love YOU to join our team. Please sign up today at: https://ow.ly/hEqa50Z4BbR

Got another challenge in mind? Email us at: [email protected]

[Image Description: Runners competing in the London Landmarks in the centre of London. A pace setter runs waving with arms up in bright yellow branded jersey and big pace flag reading "SUB 2:10 WAVE 5". Text top right: "Sign up TODAY. Run for your Community". Text below across bright banner: "London Landmarks 2027." Our charity's rainbow-coloured logo is top left.]

London Landmarks Half Marathon

04/06/2026

Exciting new opportunity! Resource Centre Manager. Start your application today at: sightforsurrey.org.uk/join-us-as-our-resource-centre-manager/

- Part time: 30–32 hours per week (over 4 or 5 days)
- £30,000–£32,000 pro rata, depending on experience
- Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026, at 9am

We are looking for someone who is practical, organised, people-focused and passionate about supporting people to lead our friendly Resource Centre service. You'll be helping people with a sensory impairment and the Deaf community, access life-changing assistive technology and equipment.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

[Image Description: A room of staff giving a jolly thumbs up. Text centre: "Resource Centre Manager" in rectangular bubble with small graphic megaphone. Text top right: "Apply today!" with a graphic pink cursor symbol clicking. Our rainbow-coloured logo is top left.]

Surrey Coalition of Disabled People Surrey County Council NHS Surrey and Sussex VICTA UK Thomas Pocklington Trust

04/06/2026

Enjoy our special video message thanking our volunteers to celebrate Volunteers' Week.

You can see just how much our volunteers mean to us. Their generosity and spirit drive our charity forward every single day.

Ready to make a difference? Join our Volunteering Team—there’s a role for everyone:
- Home Visitor
- Phone Befriender
- Driver
- Technology Volunteer
- Community Hub Volunteer
- Hearing Loss Technology Volunteer
- Volunteer Receptionist
- Volunteer Administrator

Sign up today via our contact form at: https://sightforsurrey.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

[Video Description: Thank you messages to camera from: Chief Executive Clare Burgess, Hazel Drye and the Volunteering Team, Gary Eady and the Technology Team, Satwinder Ghotra and Tony Greene from our Resource Centre and several attendees from our Community Hubs and Communications Class. Top right title: "Thank you" in multi-coloured hearts.]

NCVO Volunteers' Week Volunteering Matters

04/06/2026

Before we left our old offices in Fetcham for our exciting move to Ashtead, we hosted some of our fabulous new volunteers for an induction.

New volunteers that join us are always invited to come to our Head Office to attend this really useful training. They receive an overview of how our charity works, gain an insight to the Deaf community and different types of eye conditions, as well as the best part – sighted guiding training.

It’s just one of the many ways we support our volunteers so they know they’re not alone. We like to be with them for that first home visit and we’re only a phone call away for those all-important questions.

Interested in finding out more about volunteering with us? Check out our volunteering opportunities and sign up at: https://sightforsurrey.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/
- Or please Email us at: [email protected]
- Or call us on: 01372 377701 and ask to speak to Hazel Drye

[Image Description: Five volunteers stand behind a window planter at the old red brick building, former head office for Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey. A big branded charity banner displayed below.]

Volunteers' Week Volunteering Matters Surrey County Council Age UK

03/06/2026

Huge thank you to our Volunteer Driver, Mike, for 20 amazing years of service!

One of the many people Mike has supported is our Trustee, Penny, who is Deaf. Penny's first language is British Sign Language. Although Mike doesn’t know sign language, he found his own way to communicate with Penny by writing little messages to help conversations flow more easily. Penny was deeply touched by the effort and kindness he showed.

Watch the video to hear why Mike generously gives his time to our charity.

Inspired to join our Volunteering Team? Check out our volunteering opportunities and sign up at: https://sightforsurrey.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/
- Or please Email us at: [email protected]
- Or call us on: 01372 377701 and ask to speak to Hazel Drye

[Video Description: Volunteer Driver Mike speaks to camera and gets ready at home to go out for a drive. Top right title: "Thank you" in multi-coloured hearts.]

Volunteers' Week Volunteering Matters VICTA UK RSBC Surrey County Council Thomas Pocklington Trust RNIB RNID Deaf Services Team at Sight for Surrey

02/06/2026

Join our Love Your Eyes campaign this summer! Wear your shades. Make a difference.

Gather your workplace, school or community group, pick a date, wear your sunglasses, and donate to support people with a sensory impairment and the Deaf community, to live independently and with confidence.

- Choose any date before end of summer
- Donate on the day
- Wear a pair of stylish sunglasses

To sign up, please email: [email protected]

[Image Description: A bearded man wearing checked shirt and palm tree, flamingo cocktail sunglasses is working on his laptop. White text against pink background: "Love Your Eyes this summer!" To take part, visit us, sightforsurrey.org.uk. Our charity's rainbow-coloured logo is top right. Black text on small yellow bubble: "Sign Up!" with a pink cursor symbol clicking on it.]

29/05/2026

Sign up for the chance to win up to £25,000 and support your community for just £1 a week!

This weekend, join our charity's Sight for Surrey weekly lottery. It's easy to take part. Please join at: sightforsurrey.org.uk/get-involved/lottery/

The more people who play, the more support we can provide for people with a sensory impairment and the Deaf community across Surrey. Thank you! 🥰

*You must be 18 or above to take part.

[ID: Promotion for Sight for Surrey Weekly Lottery. "Sight for Surrey Weekly Lottery. Chance to win up to £25,000!" Two ladies in striped tops stand in front of a colourful blud and white charity branded banner. One lady has an assistance cane and is giving a thumbs up, the other is holding an electronic device. Text below right: "Players must be +18." On left multi-coloured numbered lottery balls spin. Our rainbow-coloured logo is top left.]

29/05/2026

Important advice on how to stay well in the heat. Temperatures could reach 27 degrees on Saturday, so please take care ☀

An amber heat-health alert is in effect for Surrey.

Avoid extreme physical exertion - if you can’t avoid strenuous outdoor activity, keep it for cooler parts of the day such as early morning or evening. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol. It's important to stay dehydrated. More information: https://orlo.uk/wIrMF

28/05/2026

Some more moments from the team volunteer effort, before we moved to our new offices.

Huge shoutout once again to all the volunteers who rolled up their sleeves for our office build in Ashtead. We couldn’t have done it without you!

If you're looking for ways to get involved with our charity or for more on our services, please visit our website at: sightforsurrey.org.uk

[Image Description: Volunteers assembling furniture parts on the floor in a bright room with open doorways and scattered tools. Text below right with balloons and scattered confetti: "Thank you!"]

Guildford Lions Club Pfizer UK

28/05/2026

All set for Volunteers' Week. From Monday 1st June to Sunday 7th June we're celebrating our volunteering community - Sharing stories from our volunteers and the people they support.

Keep a look out for our content! We'll share a link to our campaign on our website next week at: sightforsurrey.org.uk

If you're curious about volunteering opportunities, please visit our page at: sightforsurrey.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

[Image Description: Blue banner announcing Volunteers' Week from Monday 1st June to Sunday 7th June 2026 with rainbow-coloured Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey logo top left.]