Puppy Raising in Worthing, Eastbourne or Brighton

Puppy Raiser

In this role, you will be providing a puppy with a vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog. This is a full-time volunteering opportunity as a puppy will live with you in your home for around 12-16 months.

“It’s so rewarding to know that the dog will go on to help people with sight loss gain independence and freedom.” – Chris, Puppy Raiser

Benefits

You’ll get

Volunteering is a two-way street, so in return for your time you will get;

·      The satisfaction in knowing you are supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well.

·      The challenge and reward of seeing a puppy develop in your home.

·      The opportunity to learn and develop your understanding in dog body language, learning theory, the human animal bond and the life of a Guide Dog.

Practical Considerations

Ideally you will:

·      Have time to invest in raising a puppy.

·      Be physically able to handle large breed dogs (around 25-40kg).

·      Have your own car or access to a car.

·      Have your own home or written permission to have a dog in the home.

·      Have access to a secure area where the puppy could go to the toilet during the day.

·      Be able to access online content and training materials (you will need your own email address).

If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, please drop us a message and tell us why. We’re open to suggestions and happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible!

What skills do I need?

Training and support

This role has 13 hours of training and then you’ll be ready to go! These modules include:

• PREP training.

• Ongoing training both virtually and face to face as part of the role.

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 your volunteering with us in line with our policy.

Location

This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.