If you have a message to share or a story you want people to hear, then we would love to hear from you. Our volunteer speakers share their story and the aims of Guide Dogs to various different audiences, to help raise awareness of our cause.
No matter who it is I am talking to, they love seeing and hearing about my guide dog Ushi, and the impact she has had on me. It is a great thing to do, you get to meet so many new people and groups.
If you are interested in becoming a speaker volunteer then the next step is to check if there is an opportunity available near you. You can use the search option below to find all volunteering opportunities near you and if you don't see a speaker volunteer option – don't worry! We do update our opportunities all the time so make sure you check back in.
In this community-spirited volunteer role, your support will include getting involved in these activities:
If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, we’d love to hear from you! We’re always open to suggestions and are very happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible, so please just get in touch on volunteer@guidedogs.org.uk.
Our volunteers are given first hand training to succeed in this role! This is delivered in an interactive engaging manner, using a group zoom session. Examples of modules include:
If you have questions about the training requirements, we can answer these at your interview along with any other support or accessibility needs you may have.
Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any expenses related to volunteering with us, including travel costs.
The minimum age of this volunteer role is 18.