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We are Guide Dogs. And we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose.
Over the years we’ve developed a wide range of services with and without dogs to support people living with ...
Foster a Guide Dog in training
Contact person
Scan me or visit www.volunteerbrum.org/o/Guide-Dogs6/activities/Foster-a-Guide-Dog-in-training/98419 to join
Summary
In this role you will provide a temporary home for a dog in training, using the support and guidance of Guide Dogs for the welfare and handling of the dog.Detailed description
Please note this role is only available in these two areas:
a 3 mile radius from DY5 3NW
a 5 mile radius from B60 3DR
What you’ll be doing
We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. In this role your support will include:
· Providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for a dog.
· Ensuring the dog is fed, exercised, and cared for to maintain excellent health.
· Dropping off and collecting their dog from a Guide Dogs location. Times vary but are normally Monday to Friday between 8-9am and 5-6pm.
· Using positive reinforcement training techniques to teach or maintain behaviours.
· Ensuring the dog is not left alone for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period.
You’ll have
Ideally you will:
· Have a home with a safely fenced garden or safe area for the dog go to the toilet.
· Have dog handling experience but not essential.
· Be a confident and conscientious driver and have access to a car you are insured to drive.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Guide Dogs
Over the years we’ve developed a wide range of services with and without dogs to support people living with a vision impairment. Children and adults. Friends and family. Whoever you are, our expert staff, dedicated volunteers and life-changing dogs are here to help you live actively, independently, and well.
We’re a charity, almost entirely funded by donations, and we are the world’s largest assistance dog organisation. As world leaders in puppy socialisation and dog training, we’re the only organisation to breed and train guide dogs in the UK. We’re also the largest employer of specialists dedicated to helping children and young people overcome the challenges of sight loss.