In this role you will provide a temporary (approximately 10 weeks) home for a dog in training, using the support and guidance of Guide Dogs for the welfare and handling of the dog.
What you’ll be doing:
- 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 the dog at our Hove Park Villas Office BN3 6HW. Drop off between 9-10am and pick up between 3-4.30pm.
- 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.
Skills
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.
If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, please drop us a message and tell us why. We’re open to suggestions and happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible!
Benefits
Volunteering is a two-way street, so in return for your time you will get a dedicated volunteer manager/key contact who will help you settle in and support you during your time with us.
You’ll also get:
- The opportunity to care for and have the companionship of a dog for evenings and weekends.
- Dedicated support to develop your dog handling and welfare knowledge.
- The satisfaction knowing you are supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well, through supporting our dogs in training.
Practical Considerations
Training and support:
This role has 6 to 8 hours of training and then you’ll be ready to go! These modules include:
Dog knowledge, care, and handling.
If you have questions about the
training requirements, we can answer
these at your interview along with any other support or accessibility
needs you may have.
Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket.
We’ll make sure we pay any expenses related to your volunteering with us in line with our policy.
When do I need to be available?
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- Interests
- Disability
- No specific interest
- Older People
- Parks, Open Spaces, countryside
- Wildlife and Animals
- Activities
- Supporting Charities
- Walking
- Details
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Disabled Access
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Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
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Expenses
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Health and Safety
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Induction
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Insurance Cover for Volunteers
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Other
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Suitable for 13 - 16 years
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Suitable for 16 - 18 years
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Suitable for a group of volunteers
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Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
18yrs+ -
Support on Offer
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This role is adaptable for different abilities
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Training
This role has 6 to 8 hours of training and then you’ll be ready to go! These modules include: · Dog knowledge, care, and handling.