Regular Help?

What's involved?

• Erecting, dismantling and repairing spending pens for Guide Dog Owners
• Carry out general maintenance in the office when required such as the repair of collection boxes
• Assistance at key mobility team events such as stakeholder days when equipment such as gazebos may need erecting
• Monthly basic fleet vehicle inspection e.g. tyre pressure, water and oil levels

Location: Your local Guide Dogs site and/or travel within the local area

What skills or experience are required?

• A good practical experience of maintenance and practical tasks
• The ability to lay flagstone dog runs is desirable but not essential
• The ability to follow set instructions and procedures for tasks in accordance with Guide Dogs Health and Safety Policies and procedures
• The ability to undertake some tasks that involve manual labour

Why get involved?

• You will help the mobility team to provide an effective service to Guide Dogs Owners
• Meeting a variety of people
• Enjoy using your DIY and maintenance skills to help a charity
• Payment of out of pocket expenses in line with Guide Dogs volunteering policy

What support / training will I get?

• Regular and ongoing support from your supervisor
• Support, information, training and resources to enable you to undertake your role safely and effectively
• Payment of all out of pocket expenses
• The equipment and resources to carry out the tasks
• Training and resources for carrying out vehicle checks

Will I need to do a Disclosure check?

Not for this volunteer role

Minimum Age: 16

How to get involved?

Please accept the challenge.

Then please contact the local Volunteer Coordinator: VolunteerSouthWestWales@guidedogs.org.uk

Head over to our website: Volunteering Opportunities | Guide Dogs for more information.

Many thanks 

BS3 Community