I came to SAB in a desperate state following a sudden loss of sight.  By becoming a volunteer at SAB I found others who had many more disabilities than I and I enjoyed being able to assist them.  I am a lucky one whos sight has been partially restored.  Volunteering helped my depression and made me realise I was still able to do a lot of things!  Thank you SAB.   Anon.

SAB have been such a support to me over a number of years and supported me in my retirement which I was dreading!  It was suggested I became a volunteer and initially I was really nervous I who had a visual and hearing impairment an agency for the Blind wanted my help!  I volunteered in the office, resource room and on outings and as Social Eyes developed have become a regular volunteer assisting with the tea and coffee and joining in the chatter of the older clients.  I also help at the Reminiscense Group each month.  Often when I come across clients who are depressed because of their sight loss, I am able to talk to them and explain that I too have a sight loss and hearing loss and it helps them to understand not all is lost!  Thank you SAB for rebuilding my retirement days and giving me back confidence and self esteem.  I love my volunteering and look forward each week to joining SAB!    PH

I enjoy being a volunteer for SAB.  I currently help in the office and take the telephone calls one day a week.  What volunteering means to me is a way of giving something back to society, helping people less able than I, meeting new people, purpose to the day and a reason for getting up in the morning and enjoying the whole experience.  NAO

I love being an SAB volunteer.  It is very variable and I find I meet such wonderful people via the clients.  The SAB team are so caring it makes you want to do more!  EW

I have had a number of volunteering roles at SAB right from the start of their services.  Helping at Get Up and Go for the younger groups, driving the minibus when needed, outings to concerts and theatre, gardens and seaside everything is so varied and made enjoyable individually for each client.  I now run a Poetry group once a month for 15 clients and we have a lovely time reading favourite pieces and personal poems and chatting over a sandwich lunch.  One meets such amazing people as a volunteer, every client has a tale to tell!  The SAB team is caring and encourage everyone to volunteer more.  I have no option as the Chief Officer is my wife!  MD