Guiding Eyes for the Blind Volunteer Drivers Needed
ORGANIZATION: Guiding Eyes for the Blind - Patterson & Yorktown
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Guiding Eyes for the Blind is looking for volunteer drivers in the vicinity of our Yorktown Heights, NY and Patterson, NY facilities who will be available to help with various types of transport.
Drivers:
- will always use a Guiding Eyes for the Blind vehicle
- will receive trip request information through email
- driver can decide if they are more comfortable with local trips or long trips
- driver can sign up for trips that they are available for
- needs to be at least 21 years of age
- needs to be fully vaccinated
- needs to have a clean driving record
- transporting dogs/puppies between our Yorktown Hts, NY and Patterson, NY facilities
- transporting dogs/puppies to Veterinary Hospitals in Westchester County, Dutchess County and Connecticut
- transporting staff/dogs/puppies to local airports - Westchester and Stewart
- transporting staff/dogs/puppies to major airports
- long distance trips to Delaware and Pennsylvania
Please fill out a Campus Volunteer application on our website GuidingEyes.org
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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,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
361 Route 164Patterson, NY 12563
(41.47913 ,-73.60491 )
DATE POSTED
February 19, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training