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Join your local Guide Dogs Fundraising Group

Join the pack. Lend a hand. Change lives. Join your local fundraising group as a volunteer - opportunities across the UK. Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity where you can meet new people and raise funds that will change lives? Join a Guide Dogs group near you for fun, fundraising and four-legged friends.

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Posted about 1 year ago

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About this Opportunity

Why we need your help

We urgently need more volunteer leaders and fundraisers to help our local fundraising groups raise money and awareness for Guide Dogs.

£63.8m – Cost of delivering our guide dog service in 2022.
£6.2m – Collective contribution raised by our incredible fundraising volunteers in 2022.
89% of our income comes from donations and legacies.
4,065 – Number of guide dog and buddy dog partnerships supported in 2022.
4,235 – Number of times we helped children with vision impairments learn essential life skills in 2022.

Why become a fundraising volunteer

As well as making a huge difference to people’s lives, volunteering with your local Guide Dogs fundraising group is a great way to spend some of your free time and give back.

Inspire people to support Guide Dogs and make a difference to someone with sight loss.
Have fun finding new events and places to volunteer at.
You’ll meet lots of special dogs – from young puppies in training to incredible guide dogs in partnership.
You’ll empower others to get involved with Guide Dogs.
You’ll learn new skills and we’ll provide all the training you need for your role.
You can take on as much or as little as you want, and you can fit the role around your other commitments.

Who you are

We appreciate our volunteers’ passion and energy, but we also value your unique skills, perspectives and personalities.

Inspire others: Do you have lots of ideas that could motivate others? We need more inspirational volunteer leaders and fundraisers who can bring their energy and unique perspective to our local fundraising groups.
Bring your skills: Could you help organise a calendar of events, take care of ordering merchandise, or count the funds raised by your local team? We need more volunteer treasurers, secretaries, group coordinators and merchandise coordinators to support our fundraising groups.
Help take Guide Dogs into your community: Are you well connected or do you love going to new places and meeting new people? We need more volunteer fundraisers to help at our events and spread the word about our work.

Impact Areas

Disability Inclusion Health & Well-being

Skills You'll Develop

Creativity & Innovation Fundraising & Grant Writing Project Management & Organization Teamwork & Collaboration

Where You'll Be

What to Expect After Applying

Check role availability in your area and apply on the Guide Dogs website: https://bit.ly/VinspiredFundraiser

Details

Format: Onsite
Posted: 16 Sep 2025

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About the Organisation

Guide Dogs

Helping people with sight loss live the life they choose.

We provide mobility and freedom to blind and partially sighted people. We also campaign for the rights of people with visual impairment, educate the public about eye care and fund eye disease research.

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