Stratford people invited to puppy information day in Leamington
IF you’ve ever thought about volunteering as a Guide Dogs puppy raiser it could be your time to take the lead and find out what’s entailed at an information day next weekend.
Sight loss charity, Guide Dogs, is inviting people from across Stratford district and beyond to visit its training centre in Leamington to find out more about volunteering at the charity’s Puppy Raising Information Day on Saturday, 24th February.
At the event, you can learn about what a volunteer does and meet the guide dog pups currently being looked after by volunteers.
Staff will also be available to answer questions and running puppy training demonstrations so you can find out more about the skills a guide dog puppy has to master.
Volunteers have a puppy living with them for around 12 to 16 months with all costs covered and they help with basic training and socialisation before they start their guide dog training.
Anna Standing, operations manager at Guide Dogs, said:
”We’re currently recruiting for more volunteer puppy raisers across the Midlands so this event is the perfect opportunity for anyone who would like to learn more about the role and meet our dedicated team.
“Each of the 3,458 life-changing guide dogs in the UK will have had a volunteer supporting them throughout their first year and preparing them for their important training.We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to our information day.”
The event is from 10am until 1pm and you are welcome to drop-in at any time, with no need to pre-book.
Volunteers must be aged over 18 and have suitable housing and to ensure
the health and safety of the guide dogs present, visitors are kindly asked not to
bring pet dogs to this event.
To register your interest, visit the Guide Dogs Midlands and East facebook page: https://fb.me/e/dZtDj43pe or email volunteermidlands@guidedogs.org.uk
