Jack aged 27, is living with an eye condition called Optic Atrophy. Jack describes his condition as like having tunnel vision through a small pin hole and he does not have any peripheral vision.
Guide Dogs provided support to Jack though their Vision Rehabilitation Service.
Being a Guide Dogs volunteer means being part of a community, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you do. Guide Dogs volunteers are united in making a difference to people with sight loss, but that doesn’t mean volunteering is one size fits all. Our volunteers are a unique bunch with different interests, motivations, hobbies and inspirations – so here are just a few reasons to join our community.
We are extremely excited to share that Guide Dogs has been chosen to feature in the BBC’s first Lifeline Appeal of the year! Lifeline aims to provide an opportunity for raising money and awareness to a variety of charities via a televised appeal.
We’ve got a fantastic range of jobs - more than 400 roles - at Guide Dogs. So this week, asking Daniel Brant, CustomEyes Design Officer, all about his exciting role and how he helps connect children with the magic of reading.
We’ve got a fantastic range of jobs - more than 400 roles - at Guide Dogs. So this week, asking Sarah Hoskyn, Buddy Dog Partnership Specialist, all about her exciting role and how she helps children with sight loss and their families.
Ann Ruddick MBE, from Malton in North Yorkshire, is marking 50 years of guide dog ownership this festive season, celebrating the amazing six guide dogs she has been partnered with since 1973.
The Dodd-Moore family from Bedlington in Northumberland, are marking their first Christmas with Guide Dogs buddy dog, Buddy, who they say has transformed their lives since he was partnered with five year old JJ.
Our annual People Awards celebrate our incredible volunteers, service users and staff, shining a light on their huge contribution and outstanding achievements.
