Vista is a charity that is dedicated to improving the lives of people with sight loss in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Every year Vista provides services, support, advice and information to almost 6000 registered blind and partially sighted local people.

How can Vista help you? Vista has widened its services and can now proudly offer a wide range of Community based services that are delivered by our specialist staff team and fully trained volunteers. We have developed these services to increase the level of independence for people with sight loss and give the support wanted in the local community.

We can do this by offering:

• Community Day Services
• Social Groups
• Activity Classes
• Day Trips and Outings
• A Befriending Service
• A Specialist Communication and Guide Support Service
• Learning Disability Support Services
• Correspondence and Administrative Support

Taster Sessions

Vista is happy to offer you a taster session so that you can experience one of our services to decide if it’s right for you. If you want more information about the services available to you, so that you can book your taster session as soon as you are ready, please get in touch.

Do You Have Time to Share?

Vista is looking for volunteers for 3-5 hours a week to help with its social and activity groups for blind and partially sighted people in Leicester and Leicestershire.

The role includes:

• Serving refreshments
• Helping with activities such as arts and crafts projects and gentle exercise sessions
• Befriending group members

Many of the people with a sight loss who attend the groups are very isolated and do not have any other social contact throughout the week. This is a lovely way to make a difference to someone’s life, make new friends and have fun yourself.

Start making someone smile today by becoming a Valued Vista Volunteer.

For more information please contact us on 0116 2498839 – Vista Helpline or email choosemysupport@vistablind.org.uk