Tour guides needed for our guide dog students

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Option 1

Panera Visits - FirstThursday through Monday of class

• • Will need 1 or 2 volunteers on each day.
  • Volunteers will socialize with students and take drink orders.
  • This allows the trainers more time to train them with their guide dogs.
  • Training staff is around most of the time and are in charge of the class.
  • No sighted guide required, just enjoy their company and help with drinks!

Assist with Merchandise - First Friday of class from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• • Volunteers will help students purchase merchandise by describing items, passing them around to each person.
  • Assist with sizing and colors, etc.
  • No sighted guide required, just enjoy their company and help show merchandise.

Option 2

Outings - First Saturday or Sunday of class

• • Students can go out for any of the following outings off-campus with volunteers from 12 PM to 4:15 PM, or 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM
  • CVS/Walgreens in Smithtown
  • Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove
  • Nail Salon/Hair Salon/Barber Shop in Smithtown
  • AMC Movie Theater in Stony Brook
  • Volunteers pick up students from campus and drive to desired location
  • Students may request to be dropped off and picked up or may request having the volunteer assist/join

Option 3

Outings - First Saturday or Sunday of class

• • Students can go out for any of the following outings off-campus with volunteers from 12 PM to 4:15 PM, or 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM
  • Local Restaurant
  • Local Beach
  • Port Jefferson Village
  • Fishing Trip - Select dates only
  • Volunteers pick up students from campus and drive to desired location
  • Students may request to be dropped off and picked up or may request having the volunteer assist/join

Please email Alicia@GuideDog.org if you are interested. We will have you shadow current volunteers to start.