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GUIDE DOGS
Volunteers needed
Sight loss charity Guide Dogs has put out an appeal for more volunteers to come forward in the Northamptonshire area to support its vital work.
supporter group is a great way to make new friends, socialise and support a good cause. Even if you can only spare a few hours a month,
The charity particularly needs volunteers to join its local supporter group or raise one of its guide dog puppies for the first year of their life.
Guide Dogs supporter groups run local events and collections, spreading the word about Guide Dogs and raising funds for the charity, which depends almost entirely on public donations to keep its services for people with sight loss running.
The Kettering Guide Dogs supporter group is currently looking for new members
we’d really appreciate any support.” Guide Dogs also relies on volunteer
Puppy Raisers to look after its pups during their first year, teaching them basic commands and introducing them to different social environments, such as town centres and public transport.
The charity pays for essential costs, including food and vet bills. Fifteen more homes are needed for guide dog puppies in Northamptonshire and
The Kettering Guide Dogs supporter group is currently looking for new members.
Felicity Stratton, Community Fundraising Relationship Manager for Guide Dogs in the area, said: “Our fundraising group in Kettering has done incredible work over the years, raising awareness and vital funds for our charity. But without new volunteers, the group will struggle to continue running. Joining a Guide Dogs
Guide Dogs provides continual support and training whilst you have a pup living with you.
Would you like to become a volunteer for Guide Dogs in Northamptonshire?
To find out more, contact Local Volunteering Attraction Coordinator Verity O’Donnell via volattractcentral@guidedogs.org.uk or call 0800 781 1444.
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