A special thanks for volunteers at a Fife charity which helps people affected by sight impairment

The launch of the charity's new name Seescape. It was formerly Fife Society for the Blind. Pictured from left are: Gordon Brown, Carl Hodson Chief Exec, Jacqui Low and Fife Provost Jim Leishman. Pic: George McLuskie Photography.

Contributions from helpers at Kirkcaldy-based Seescape are being marked in Volunteers Week, which runs from June 1-7.

Volunteers have been thanked in a personal message by the charity’s patron Gordon Brown for all their work during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mr Brown said: “Seescape volunteers have been amazing during the current pandemic, quickly contacting clients by phone and keeping in touch to make sure no one is left lonely, no one left alone.

Volunteers at Seescape have been thanked for their help during the pandemic. Pictured is Fife youngster Cameron with his assistive technology trainer Stuart Beveridge, at Seescape in Kirkcaldy (formerly Fife Society For The Blind).

“New volunteers have completed online training to offer telephone befriending to give people who are affected by sight loss, a listening ear and friendly voice to have a chat to on a regular basis to help combat feelings of isolation during this time.”

Carl Hodson, CEO of Seescape, based in the town’s Wilson Avenue and formerly known as Fife Society for the Blind, said the charity appreciates all that volunteers do for clients throughout the year, from social groups to befriending, can collectors and office helpers.

He said: “Volunteers are amazing and we appreciate all they do. We simply would not be able to offer many of our services without them We appreciate all our volunteers do for people living with sight loss in Fife.

“New volunteers have also been welcomed who have completed online training and are now contacting clients by phone and keeping in touch so that no one is left lonely and alone whilst staying at home.”

He added that Fife bakery company Stuart’s have also generously provided gift vouchers for volunteers who have been active during the current lockdown.