We use necessary cookies to make our site work and give you the best possible experience. You can choose not to allow some types of cookies but this might affect how the website works. We would like to set optional analytics and advertising cookies to help us improve and customise your browsing experience; for analytics and metrics; and to allow Guide Dogs and our advertising partners to provide you with messages tailored to your interests. We won’t set optional cookies unless you enable them. For more information about the cookies we use, please see our Privacy Policy.
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