VOLUNTEERS to carry out home visits to people who have lost their sight in the Bolton area are being sought by the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB).

The RNIB Talking Book home visiting service is essential to around 2,000 blind and partially sighted people in Greater Manchester.

To find out more about being a Talking Book volunteer, visit www.rnib.org.uk/volunteer, call 0845 604 2341 or email tcsvolunit@rnib.org.uk

This service provides vital support to our blind and partially sighted members and we are in desperate need of more volunteers.

"If you enjoy making a difference and would like the social interaction, then this volunteer role is for you.

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Cara Rogers, volunteer development officer, said: "Our blind and partially sighted members occasionally need the support of a volunteer, which can be sometimes done over the phone. You will be amazed at the difference an hour or two of your time can make to someone's life." or other volunteering opportunities