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Make a difference and volunteer this new year

Volunteer with Guide Dogs and help transform lives while embracing new opportunities.

Guide Dogs is one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities. Our expert staff, volunteers and life-changing guide dogs help people with sight loss live the life they choose. We couldn’t continue our vital work without your generous donations and our amazing volunteers.

A young man wearing headphones playing a computer game. In the foreground a Golden Retriever looks at the camera

Streamers, gamers, creators: we need YOU! Take on the 250 Challenge for Guide Dogs and help change the game for the 250 people who start to lose their sight every day.

Angharad with her guide dog Sarah enjoying a day at the beach.

Are you living with glaucoma? Learn how to navigate life with confidence and get practical tips for managing glaucoma, along with strategies to maximise your remaining vision effectively.

Two people sitting on a park bench with guide dog and smiling

We believe that no one should be held back by a vision impairment. We campaign for the rights of people with sight loss to help them access public transport, our town centres and other public services.

Guide dog puppy stands on pavement wearing puppy in training jacket

Give back this new year and volunteer as a puppy raiser. You’ll provide a loving, nurturing home to help a future guide dog grow into a life-changing companion.

Meet our latest Sponsor a Puppy recruits 

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Looking to take on a challenge in 2025? Whether it’s a marathon, skydive, or one of our virtual challenges, get involved in our sporting events and make memories while raising money for those living with sight loss.

Black guide dog puppy sitting in front of Christmas presents, decorations and lights.

Our free Will writing services mean you can write or update a simple Will all year round. Gifts in Wills help open up a world of opportunity for people living with sight loss.

Alba using her phone to help around the house.

Discover our guide to the best accessible apps for people with a visual impairment, including apps for reading, navigating and identifying.