Organisation

Guide Dogs

North West Regional Centre

Gibfield Park Avenue

Atherton

M46 0SU

 

 

Role and Opportunity Details (You must be 18+ to apply for this role)

Driver – Dog; Driver – Equipment

If you love being behind the wheel and want to use your driving skills to help a charity, then you can join Guide Dogs today!  As a volunteer driver, you will be helping us make a difference to people with sight loss, through supporting us with any transport requirements.

What you’ll be doing –

• Using your driving skills to safely transport our dogs and equipment to their agreed destination. This could be to a fundraising event, or to a specialist vet appointment.
• Following guidelines on how to appropriately handle and transport young puppies or adult dogs.
• Providing all round safe transportation for everybody.

 

Specific Skills Required

You’ll ideally have:

• Confident and conscientious driving skills.
• Willingness to drive a variety of distances, some may be out of your local area.

 

Benefits of Volunteering with this organisation

What you’ll get –

• To interact and meet a variety of individuals throughout Guide Dogs.
• To use your driving skills to help a charity.
• The satisfaction in knowing your supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well.
• A dedicated volunteer manager to help you through your volunteer journey.
• Full training and support to help you within your volunteer role.

 

Level of commitment required 

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity

 

Date(s)/Time(s) Required

Not set day or time but usually weekdays, between 9am and 5pm.

 

Volunteer Opportunity Number

VO10471