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Become a Travel Hands Guide and Volunteer in London

Want to volunteer in London and create a meaningful impact in the lives of Visually Impaired People (VIP)?
Join Travel Hands as a volunteer guide for the blind and assist visually impaired people in their day-to-day commutes. Whether It’s guiding them to work, social events, or appointments, your time can transform lives while you explore new places, connect with amazing people and see things from their perspective.

Benefits of Volunteering with Travel Hands

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Support VIP Community

Your support can make a big difference in visually Impaired People's (VIP’s) independence and confidence. Even small initiatives contribute to a more inclusive London for them.
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Meet New People & Build Connections

Make new friends, connect with other volunteers in London, and experience the city from a different viewpoint of VIP.
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Improve your Wellbeing

Staying alone or away from family and feeling isolated? You can improve your emotional and physical health by accompanying VIPs and interacting with them.
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Flexible Volunteering

With flexible volunteering opportunities in London, you can choose when to help—volunteer according to your schedule!
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Gain Valuable Skill & Training

Receive sighted guide training and develop new skills, which will help you in assisting the visually impaired in London.
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Complete a few essential steps as part of your training and on-boarding to become a Travel Hands Volunteer

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Verification- Apply for DBS Check

Since you will be working with visually impaired people, a DBS certificate is essential. Apply through Travel Hands to ensure safe and responsible volunteering.

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Volunteer Handbook & Training

We provide a comprehensive handbook and video tutorials covering:
✔ How to guide a blind person (sighted guide techniques)
✔ Safety & VIP communication tips
✔ Best practices & Travel Hands guidelines

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Short Quiz - Test Your Readiness Swiftly

Complete a short quiz based on the handbook given by Travel Hands, and ensure you are ready to assist visually impaired people (VIPs) in London confidently.

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First Journey - Start Volunteering!

Once all steps are completed, you are ready for your first walk with a VIP! Our Customer service is available to guide you in the whole journey.
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Start Volunteering Today!

💙 Be part of a growing community of volunteers in London
👟 Make a real difference in someone’s life
📍 Explore the city while helping others
🔹 Sign up now or download the Travel Hands app
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Our Travel Hands share their experience of

Volunteering in London, UK

“I found the volunteering training very useful and well presented. The whole process is clear, and there’s always support available.”

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Multiple volunteers share their thoughts with us.

“If you are unsure about a journey, just ask for more details! I wasn’t sure at first, but after getting more info, I felt completely comfortable.”

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James Gibbons
Volunteer since 2021

“Alan was very nice and talkative. The journey was great, and I truly enjoyed it.”

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Olivia Tweedie
Volunteer since 2021

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Volunteering with Travel Hands

Where can I volunteer in London?

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How to volunteer in London?

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 Who can volunteer in the UK?

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How to volunteer for charity work?

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Can you volunteer in the UK without a visa?

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How can you help a visually impaired person?

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How to assist a blind person in traveling?

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Can I volunteer with Travel Hands if I don’t have previous experience supporting blind or visually impaired people?

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How flexible is volunteering with Travel Hands in London?

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What safety measures are in place when volunteering with visually impaired people?

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Join us in our mission of creating an inclusive, caring and blossoming society with the best Volunteer services for the blind