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To provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment within a reasonable distance from the National Breeding Centre
To feed and care for the brood as directed and with advice from Guide Dogs
To provide support to the brood when she's giving birth in your home
To ensure if and when appropriate that the dog receives emergency veterinary care as soon as possible, and that Guide Dogs are informed at the earliest opportunity
All non emergency health issues should be reported to the Dog Care & Welfare Team at the National Breeding Centre
At home and at the National Breeding Centre, Bishops Tachbrook, Warwickshire
Good communication skills
Dog handling experience preferred but not essential
Clean driving licence is desirable and access to a car you are insured to drive
Regular and ongoing support from Guide Dogs
Basic induction to Guide Dogs and to the role
An opportunity to take part in any general Guide Dogs volunteer training that is available locally
Opportunity to attend dog training classes
Equipment from the Guide Dogs list needed to rear a litter
Fixed contribution to heating costs of the heat lamp for the litter
Payment of out of pocket expenses agreed in advance
Enabling Guide Dogs to continue its work with blind and partially-sighted people
A dog to look after in your own home
An opportunity to meet other volunteer stock holders