Time: Meet at the Zoo entrance 10.30am. Estimated visit length 3-4 hrs. Cost: £9.68 per person - this is the reduced rate for Island Residents. Please bring proof of Island address or the rate will be £12.55 for adults and £11.36 for seniors. The admission cost includes the cost for a sighted guide and supporting […]
The Island's Largest Traditional Garden Fair. Join them for over 140 amazing Island & Mainland nurseries, garden & craft stalls. Classic cars, Elizabethan dancing, dog agility displays & shows. Tractors, Bike and military vehicles & engine displays, vintage amusements, magic with Randini, air-soft shooting, IOW Donkey Sanctuary, South Coast Falconry, IOW Bat Hospital, West Wight […]
This is an opportunity for all volunteers to come together socially with refreshments and entertainment and kept informed of all the latest news at Sight for Wight.
Start Time: To be confirmed depending on tides but will be early morning. End Time: To be confirmed depending on tides but will be mid afternoon. Cost: Assuming full capacity, the cost is £27.00 per person. This may change if all spaces are not taken. We will confirm any change in advance of the activity […]
It is recommended that all volunteers participate in this training to gain some understanding of and insight into sight loss as well as learning the essentials of sighted guide training. Refresher training every two years is recommended. Training will take place at Millbrooke House. Level 1 covers the training required to become a Community Sighted […]
Cost: Free Lunch: Refreshments, snacks and light lunches will be available to purchase, or you can bring a packed lunch. Closing date for expressions of interest: Friday 23rd August 2019. Transport: Arrangements will be confirmed once numbers attending are known. We are considering a group trip to the Ageas Bowl in Southampton to visit the […]
Cost: Adult: £18.50; Senior Citizen: £16.70 Lunch: The self-service cafe sells light snacks and the Gazelle House Cake Shop at the Swiss Cottage also serves a small selection of snacks and cold drinks. There is an outdoor picnic area available should you wish to bring a packed lunch, although this is weather dependent. Closing date […]
The course aims to give an understanding of the importance, principles and practical application of professional boundaries and safeguarding and is tailored specifically for Sight for Wight. Recommended for all volunteers who work closely with Members, with participation in refresher sessions every two years.
This course aims to give an understanding of the importance and principles of health and safety in the workplace and will be tailored specifically to the needs of Sight for Wight. Recommended for any volunteer in the role of Ambassador or involved in events or activities at external venues when no staff member is present.
It is recommended that all volunteers participate in this training to gain some understanding of and insight into sight loss as well as learning the essentials of sighted guide training. Refresher training every two years is recommended. Training will take place at Millbrooke House. Level 1 covers the training required to become a Community Sighted […]