Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Serves Atlanta by phone or online (based in Yorktown Heights, NY).
(800) 942-0149 · more numbers below
Guiding Eyes for the Blind gives guide dogs to people with vision loss, and all of its services are free. Students train with their new dog at the school in Yorktown Heights, New York. The group also uses volunteers to raise and care for future guide dog puppies.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How often
- A regular scheduleFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Hands-on (sorting, serving, building), Driving and delivery, Office and phones, With people (tutoring, mentoring, visiting)From the description, not confirmed
- Who can come
- Adults (18 and up), Children with an adultFrom the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Use the application forms on the Volunteer Application Forms page; puppy raisers start with a virtual information session.From the description, not confirmed
What they offer 15
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Brood/Stud Foster ProgramProgram
Volunteers give a home to a Guiding Eyes breeding dog and keep it fit. Fosters must live close to the Patterson, New York center, and Guiding Eyes pays for vet care.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Campus VolunteersProgram
Local adults help at the Yorktown Heights and Patterson, New York campuses with kennels, driving, office work and helping students. Yorktown Heights onboarding is paused, while Patterson is still open.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Early Training & Socialization VolunteersProgram
Volunteers gently introduce very young puppies to new things at the Patterson, New York center. All spots are full right now and applications are closed.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Graduate SupportService
After training, the Client Experience Team helps graduates settle in at home with their guide dog. Graduates can reach the graduate support email.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Guide Dog Application and MatchingService
Legally blind adults and teens can apply to be matched with a guide dog. Training and the dog are free.
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Guide DogsService
This program gives free guide dogs and training for people with blindness or vision loss. It is for teens, young adults, adults, and seniors with visual impairment.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Home Litter Care ProgramProgram
Volunteers host a mother dog and her newborn puppies in their home for several weeks, giving them love and early experiences.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 13
Home Socialization ProgramProgram
Volunteers bring two puppies into their home for a few days so the puppies get used to new sights, sounds and people.
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