What you’ll be doing
We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. In this role your support will include:
• Erecting, dismantling, and repairing spending pens for Guide Dog Owners.
• Supporting with maintenance tasks.
• Assistance at events for maintenance of equipment e.g., erecting gazebos.
• Monthly basic fleet vehicle inspection.
You’ll have
Ideally you will:
• Have experience in maintenance tasks.
• Be able to follow procedures in accordance with our Health and Safety policies.
• Be able to undertake tasks involving manual labour.
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!
You’ll get
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 build your skills in carrying out maintenance activities.
• The satisfaction in knowing you are supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well.
• The opportunity to network with a variety of individuals at Guide Dogs.
Skills
Training and support
This role has 2 hours of training and then you’ll be ready to go! These modules include:
• Role specific training.
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 in line with our policy.
What we need from you
Criminal Disclosure check necessary? No
We are working hard to make sure anyone who wants to can volunteer for Guide Dogs, but at the moment we have a minimum age of 16 for this particular role.
Not sure this is the role for you?
Pop over to www.guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer and find out what else we have available.
Availability
Start Date: 01/01/2025
End Date: 01/07/2025
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Location
No location
Interests
- Disability and Health Conditions
Activities
- General Helping
- Practical Work / DIY