Volunteering
Volunteering with Guide Dogs is life-changing – and not just for the people we support. Join one of our amazing roles and be part of the pack and you’ll quickly see how the time you give benefits people with sight loss, our four-legged friends and you!
Whether you’re interested in a volunteering opportunity with our dogs, helping people with a vision impairment in your community or getting involved with a group where you live, you’ll be making a massive difference to the lives of children and adults with sight loss. And you’ll also get to have amazing experiences that you genuinely couldn’t find anywhere else.
We simply couldn’t deliver our vital services without our incredible volunteers. Every person is an individual at Guide Dogs, so whether it’s raising a puppy or making a difference in your community, you can make a change that matters.
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Explore the role of a Puppy Raiser
Open your home to a puppy and help them learn the basic skills they need for guide dog training.
Find volunteer opportunities near you
Search for volunteering opportunities near you in the box below.
Find out why our volunteers choose to volunteer for Guide Dogs with our YouTube playlist.
I’ve made so many friends through Guide Dogs over the years. I meet new people, I go places that I wouldn’t normally go to. It’s a good excuse to get out and try different things too. I just love it. The guide dog owners I’ve met have made me realise just how important volunteering is.
Volunteering FAQs
Any other questions
You can call our volunteering office 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.