Our policies

The blind and partially-sighted people in the UK whom Guide Dogs' seeks to serve are a diverse mix of individuals. It is acknowledged however that the Association's service users, staff and volunteers do not yet fully reflect this diversity. Within Guide Dogs', embracing diversity means doing all we can to respect, understand and meet the differing needs of individuals (service users, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders). By doing this, we can attract and retain a wider range of the most skilled and competent people to work with us and remove existing barriers to blind or partially sighted people using our services. It also means seeking to attract donors and funders whom we do not yet attract. By doing these things we will benefit the Association and all blind and partially sighted people.

Safeguarding Statement

Guide Dogs is committed to ensuring that children, young people and vulnerable adults who come into contact with Guide Dogs staff and volunteers are treated with respect, and are free from all forms of abuse or mistreatment. We are also committed to ensuring that all staff and volunteers are aware of their responsibilities, and have the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and maintain the welfare and safety of those with whom they come into contact.

Disability

Guide Dogs’ welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We operate the ‘two ticks’ scheme meaning that we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.