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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

Guide Dogs Scotland

Charity registered in Scotland SC038979

Guide Dogs is one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities. Their expert staff, volunteers and life-changing guide dogs help people with sight loss live the life they choose. They support children and adults with a vision impairment, through a range of services. They couldn’t continue their vital work without generous donations and their amazing volunteers. At Guide Dogs Scotland, there are a range of volunteer opportunities including fundraising group members, lead fundraising roles, puppy raising and fostering training guide dogs. The charity also offers free training in how to guide adults with sight loss.

Current opportunities

Do you have free space within your home? Have you got a creative streak? Are you interested in seeing one of our adorable guide dog teddies? If you have answered yes to all three, then this could be...

As a Puppy Raiser, you'll provide a 6-8 week-old puppy with the vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog. You'll be looking after a puppy for 12-16 months and will guide him or her through...

Do you have free space within your home? Have you got a creative streak? Are you interested in seeing one of our adorable guide dog teddies? If you have answered yes to all three, then this could be...

If you love getting out and about but also want to support a cause in achieving it’s aim, then becoming a Collection Box Coordinator could be the right step for you. You will be involved in...

Volunteers can help by Getting involved and supporting local events run by your team, which could include anything from quiz nights to coffee mornings, to collections or supported walks. Using your...

Are you a dog lover with room in your home to look after a dog during evenings and weekends? This could be the perfect role for you! As a Training Dog Fosterer, you’ll be giving a dog in training...

As a Puppy Raiser, you'll provide a 6-8 week-old puppy with the vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog. You'll be looking after a puppy for 12-16 months and will guide him or her through...

Guide Dogs helps people with sight loss live the life they choose. Describe the volunteering Opportunity As a Puppy Raiser, you'll provide a 6-8 week-old puppy with the vital foundation for its...

Guide Dogs are looking for a Fundraiser to assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs. In this role you will have the...