Opportunity
Are you a dog lover with room in your home to look after a dog during evenings and weekends? This could be the perfect role for you!
As a Training Dog Fosterer, you’ll be giving a dog in training a loving home whilst they embark on their journey to become a guide dog. You’ll get to see the progress your furry companion is making in their training and be a vital part of their journey, without the commitment of looking after a dog full time.
What you’ll be doing
In this rewarding role, your support for a guide dog in training will include:
Doing the school run for your dog in training! This will typically involve dropping them off and picking them up at an agreed time Monday to Friday at one of our regional centres or community teams, however, some sites may vary. There are some locations where we will be able to collect and return the training dog from your home. Take a look here to find your local guide dog training site and any alternative arrangements they have in place for dogs in training.
Caring for your dog in your home such as feeding, grooming, free running and playing, following the advice of our expert staff.
Helping your dog keep up with their training by reinforcing the techniques at home from our first-class training programme.
Making sure your dog is not left alone for more than four hours in a 24-hour period. If you’re planning on going on holiday, let us know at your initial phone call so we can plan alternative cover for your future life changer.
For more information please visit: https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteering/volunteer-with-our-dogs/fosterer/
What skills do I need?
If you’re hoping to foster a guide dog in training, here’s what we ideally look for:
Being close to one of our regional centres or community teams so that your dog can get to their training.
The agreement of your landlord to have a dog in your home if you rent your home.
A safe and secure area outside for the dog to go to the toilet.
Posted for
Guide Dogs
Interests
- Disability
- Dog care
- Sight / Hearing loss
- Wildlife and Animals
Activities
- Animals
- Supporting Charities
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 02/10/2024
End Date: 02/10/2034
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Availability Details
Volunteers are nearly always needed for this role at our Shrewsbury office
Location
160-162 Abbey Foregate
North 1 Abbey Lawn
Shrewsbury
SY2 6AL
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