NEW Year volunteers are being sought by charity Somerset Sight to support people with visual impairments live a more independent life in 2025.

Somerset Sight has been providing services for blind or partially sighted people since 1919 and also has a mobile advisory service which visits towns and villages across the area on a regular rota.

A spokesperson said: “We are looking for more volunteers to visit people once a fortnight through our befriending service.

“You would receive support from us in your role and all reasonable expenses are paid.

“Your visits can be flexible around your own life.

“Our 250 volunteer visitors say they get as much out of the visits as the person they go to see.

“For most people, the volunteer role is friendship, company, and conversation, and maybe some help with correspondence or going out together.”

Anybody who wants more information should call 01823 333818 or email [email protected].