Double Dog Dare - Leader Dogs for the Blind
ORGANIZATION: Leader Dogs for the Blind
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We Double Dog Dare you to volunteer on September 22
Leader Dogs for the Blind is seeking volunteers for our newest fundraising event, Double Dog Dare. On Saturday, September 22 nd, 92 brave rappelers will have the opportunity to rappel 15 stories off the Oakland Towne Center building in Pontiac while supporting Leader Dogs for the Blind. We have a variety of volunteer slots that can fit everyone’s availability and interests.
We are looking for at least 8 volunteers to assist at the event from 1:00PM - 5:00PM). Opportunities available at Double Dog Dare include:
GoPro Manager: Ensure GoPro is charged, and memory card is inserted and later removed from helmet.
Landing Zone: Meet Edgers at the landing zone to escort back to the Staging area to remove gear.
Guides: Guide participants to the next stage of the event
Top Floor Security: Stationed at the last access point to the roof, ensuring only persons with helmets have access.
Each volunteer will receive a Double Dog Dare volunteer t-shirt and lunch during their shift.
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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
WHEN
WHERE
28 N. SaginawPontiac, MI 48342
DATE POSTED
September 18, 2018
SKILLS
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- At least five hours on event day.
- Volunteers will asked to fill out an event day waiver for volunteering.