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7 people are interested
Blindfold Guide - Harness the Power of Leadership
ORGANIZATION: Leader Dogs for the Blind
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7 people are interested
As part of Leader Dog’s "Harness the Power of Leadership" professional development workshop, volunteers will use Leader Dog training techniques and Human Guide skills to provide a sighted individual from the business community with an experience of walking blindfolded with Future or Ambassador Leader Dogs. HPL Blindfold Guides work as a part of the Harness the Power of Leadership team and aid in the presentation of the leadership principles taught during the workshop. Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in representing Leader Dog is essential. Workshops may be held in Rochester, or anywhere in the United States. Volunteers will be responsible for transporting dogs in Leader Dog vehicles to and from workshops.
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About Leader Dogs for the Blind
Location:
1039 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel.
Description
Founded by three Detroit area Lions Clubs members in 1939, Leader Dogs for the Blind provides dog guides to people who are blind and visually impaired to enhance their mobility, independence and quality of life. Each year, over 200 clients attend our residential training program to be paired with a dog guide. This is a life-changing event that opens the doors to independence, safety and self-worth for many of our students.
In addition to our dog guide program, we offer programs that enhance a person's independence and quality of life in other ways, including orientation and mobility training, GPS training, and seminars for Orientation and Mobility professionals. Currently, Leader Dog is the only facility in the Western Hemisphere to teach Deaf-blind students to work with a dog guide.
Thanks to generous donations from our supporters, our dog guide services are provided free of charge, including room and board and travel to and from our campus in Rochester Hills, Michigan, for clients.
Leader Dog is recognized as a "Best In America" Charity by the Independent Charities of America (ICA).
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
1039 S. Rochester RoadRochester, MI 48307
DATE POSTED
May 9, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Animal Care / Handling
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Schedule varies, must have open schedule.
- Experienced dog handling skills, pleasant speaking voice, welcoming demeanor, clean driving record.