Inspiring People

We spoke to Claire, who has retinitis pigmentosa and is in the process of applying for a new guide dog. Claire takes us through the process of support from the VRS team and explains how much it helped improve her confidence.

We talk to volunteers Kath, Louise and Trudie, who are not related but are connected to one another through their dogs’ family tree.

New research found four in five parents see becoming an empty nester as a brand new chapter to be embraced and Guide Dogs wants to highlight its diverse volunteer roles for those looking for a new challenge.

Being a Sighted Guide for Guide Dogs means helping someone with sight loss get out and about in their local community. It means increasing someone’s confidence, independence and freedom to enjoy more of what they love. And in some cases, being a Sighted Guide means changing someone’s life and making their dreams come true.

Our range of volunteering opportunities not only help people with sight loss in a variety of ways but with so many roles to choose from, and the flexibility to try something different – there’s always a new challenge, fun to be had, and of course, people to meet.

All throughout June, our Volunteering Coordinators and local volunteering staff have been busy throwing Local Volunteer Awards across over 20 of our local sites featuring guest speakers, entertainment performances and plenty of snacks and goodies to go along with it.

Birmingham school children decided to raise enough money to name two guide dog puppies in memory of their classmates via Guide Dogs Name a Puppy scheme.

Helping us support people with sight loss comes in many shapes and sizes at Guide Dogs.