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    • 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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  • Puppy Raiser (formerly called a Puppy Walker)
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  • Breeding Dog Holder - Brood (formerly called a Brood Bitch Holder)
  • Breeding Dog Holder - Stud (formerly called a Stud Dog Holder)
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