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ORGANIZATION: Guiding Eyes for the Blind - Patterson & Yorktown

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This volunteer position is for Saturday/Sunday mornings from 7:30AM - 11:00AM. The volunteer would assist with puppies up to 6 weeks old. He/she would assist with the moms of the puppies as well. The volunteer will learn how to move the puppies so that he/she can clean the kennel, assist with walking the mother dogs outside, learn how to bathe the adult dog, and assist staff when bottle feeding is necessary for the puppies. The volunteer will be trained in the general health care of the puppies.

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About Guiding Eyes for the Blind - Patterson & Yorktown

Location:

611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, US

Mission Statement

Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. We are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence.

Description

Since 1954, Guiding Eyes has managed to thrive on goodness, even in the most difficult of times. We relied on the goodness of our loyal base of generous supporters, passionate staff and dedicated volunteers to come together to meet the growing needs of our diverse community of people with vision loss. Through this unwavering support and dedication, Guiding Eyes has graduated more than 10,000 guide dog teams. We believe in the powerful, meaningful change that our beautiful dogs bring to the lives of people facing the daily challenges that blindness and vision loss present.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we provide all services completely free of charge to people who are blind or with vision loss. At Guiding Eyes, we rely upon the contributions of our generous donors to fulfill our mission.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind has two locations: Yorktown Heights and Patterson.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Animals

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

361 Route 164Patterson, NY 12563

(41.5001,-73.5773)
 

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GOOD FOR

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3.5 hours per week

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