Reception support

You will welcome all visitors to the site and provide a helpful reception service to visitors, volunteers and staff.

Key times are between 8-9am and 5-6:30pm Monday to Friday, dependent on the local office.

Welcoming visitors. This may include volunteer Boarders when they arrive to drop off and pick up dogs in the morning and evening

Being aware of the fire evacuation procedures and having knowledge of where the first aid box is located

Passing on details of any messages to the appropriate member of staff in a timely manner

Undertaking admin tasks as may be required from time to time e.g. handling incoming and outgoing mail or booking meeting rooms

At some sites - to open up the office at the agreed time each morning

At some sites - to lock up and secure the office at the end of the day ensuring windows are closed and lights and power are turned off

Provide basic care for dogs (e.g. toileting and providing water) as required
Local Guide Dogs Training School
Reliability and punctuality

Able to work independently using own initiative

Friendly with good interpersonal skills

Able to work in an environment with dogs

Able and willing to undertake any training relevant to the role

Basic dog handling skills are desirable but training will be given
Support Guide Dogs to provide guide dogs and other mobility services that enable blind and partially-sighted people to enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else

An understanding of how the different parts of Guide Dogs work

An opportunity to build experience for your CV
Regular and ongoing support from your supervisor

Payment of all out of pocket expenses

Basic induction to Guide Dogs and to the role
Not for this volunteer role
18 years

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