Guide Dogs for the Blind are currently looking for volunteer drivers, fundraisers and ambassadors.

Guide Dogs want a world in which all blind and partially sighted people enjoy the same rights, opportunities and responsibilities as everyone else. Our mission is to provide guide dogs and other mobility services that increase the independence and dignity of blind and partially sighted people. We campaign for improved rehabilitation services and unhindered access for all blind and partially sighted people.

Driver

Driving is a crucial service provided by Guide Dogs Volunteers across the country. There are many different driving opportunities which can include:

Dogs and puppies often need to be transported short or long distances, for example, from our Guide Dog Centres to the homes of Volunteers. Also, Guide Dog owners sometimes require a driver to take them to Guide Dogs events. Similarly, we need people to transport our equipment to events and to collect our stamp boxes and collection boxes to name but a few!

If you enjoy getting out and about, and working with people from all walks of life then the volunteer role of Driving may be ideal. The only criteria we ask from our perspective Drivers is that you hold an ordinary driving licence with the use of your own vehicle. We pay the mileage and provide the company!

For more information on this volunteering opportunity please click here .

Fundraisers

We rely entirely on public generosity to sustain our services. Every year we receive help from thousands of volunteers, but we really do need more help. Fundraising Volunteers support Guide Dogs in many ways. They have a range of opportunities all of which help us to provide the mobility services that make such a difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people.

For more information on this volunteering opportunity please click here .

Guide Dogs Ambassador

Ambassadors for the charity give talks and presentations about the valuable work of Guide Dogs within your community. Volunteers will be given guidelines at speaker training courses. This volunteer role will involve giving talks when requested to local organisations and groups within your local area. This will also involve attending cheque collections when requested by the local fundraising team and encouraging local organisations and groups to fundraise on behalf of Guide Dogs.

For more information on this volunteering opportunity please click here .