The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association needs volunteers in Midsomer Norton to help improve the confidence and independence of people with a visual impairment.

Some of those hoping for a volunteer have been waiting for several months, so getting involved could really help change someone's life.

My Guide is a service that Guide Dogs offers whereby a trained, sighted guide, is partnered with someone with sight loss.

My Guides accompany service users to facilitate tasks such as running errands, practicing every day routes, using public transport, or going to the gym to build confidence in these areas.

Maeve Kearney, My Guide volunteer manager, said: "My Guide is a fantastic service that enables volunteers to help people who are partially sighted or blind to take part in activities that they may not have been able to take part in previously.

"Many people living with sight loss experience isolation or loneliness, and I have seen first-hand how having a My Guide volunteer can help turn their life around."

Guide Dogs provides full training for all volunteers. To apply, go to the Guide Dogs website via the red button below and click on Volunteering, or call the South West Team on 0345 143 0204.