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Kirkcaldy Macular Support Group, Support Volunteers

Volunteering opportunity with Macular Society

Organisation
Macular Society
Type
Care / Support worker
Benefits
Sensory Impairment
Age
18 to 100
Expenses
Yes – We can pay public transport rates and can reimburse volunteers every week if needed. Mileage may also be paid if reasonable.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO90273 · updated 6 July 2026

About this opportunity

The Macular Society is the UK's leading charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research, and the best advice and support. Macular disease causes sight loss, for example when reading, looking at photos or watching television and affects mainly older people.

The groups provide information, support and new friendships to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends. Whether you can spare a few hours or a couple of days a week, you’ll be doing something great to help. By giving your time, you will help the society to reach the thousands of people living with macular disease and sight loss in your area and provide life-changing support.

You will be volunteering as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the group.

Tasks shared by volunteers may include:

-Welcoming members and guests, sharing information, wrapping things up at the end.
-Organising guest speakers and suggesting social activities.
-Keeping in touch with group members, maintaining a list of members and sharing updates with head office.
-Collecting meeting subs.
-Setting out the chairs, serving tea and coffee

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

The Macular Society value our volunteers and they provide the support you need to be confident and successful in your role. You will learn more about them, their work, more about macular disease and subjects that are important to them such as confidentiality and looking after yourself and others. Their programme is flexible and you can take part in some of it from the comfort of your own home. Your regional manager is on hand for individual support and you can enjoy the wider help offered as a member of our volunteer network.

Experience
No specific requirements for experience were given by the organisation.
Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References

Travel

The group will be meeting at Kirkcaldy Galleries from March/April 2022. The group meets monthly on the last Monday of the month at 11am.

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