Thank you for considering volunteering with Guiding Eyes. Here you’ll find all our application forms in one easy-to-find place. Every one of our opportunities is different, so to make sure you find the best fit, please take the opportunity to read the detailed information about the program you are interested in. Learn more about volunteering with us, prior to submitting an application.
All volunteers are asked to review and adhere to a Code of Conduct.
If you have reviewed the Puppy Raising information, including the Puppy Raiser Regions and Raiser Checklist, and would like to proceed to the next step, please sign up for an upcoming virtual information session. These sessions are hosted by our Regional Puppy Instructors and will provide an overview of puppy raising, help to answer your questions and help you prepare to become a puppy raiser or puppy sitter. We ask our potential raisers to be well informed in order to make this important decision.
For additional information, please contact us at cdc@guidingeyes.org.
If you have reviewed the Brood Stud Program information and are interested in becoming a Foster, please submit this application for consideration. The Brood/Stud Manager will contact you to discuss your application in greater detail. Our standard response time is 7-10 business days.
For additional information, please contact us at mlazzaro@guidingeyes.org.
Home Litter Care aims to enrich the lives and experiences of our puppies by utilizing your home environment. If you have reviewed the information and are interested in having a brood and her one week old puppies placed in your home for a period of up to 6 weeks, please submit an application. You will be contacted by the Home Litter Care Coordinator.
For additional information, please contact Elizabeth Martin at emartin@guidingeyes.org.
If you are interested in becoming involved in our Home Socialization Program during the week, please submit an application. The Home Socialization Coordinator will contact you in 7-10 business days to discuss your application in greater detail.
For additional information, please contact HS Program Coordinator at socialization@guidingeyes.org.
We’re sorry, but our Early Socialization applicants currently outnumber our open positions, and we cannot accept new applications. We thank you for your interest and patience, and hope you’ll keep checking back with us.
For additional information, please contact ES Program Coordinator at socialization@guidingeyes.org.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at our Canine Development Center in Patterson or the Training School in Yorktown Heights, NY, please submit an application. The Volunteer Department will be in touch with you in 7-10 business days to talk to you in greater detail about our opportunities.
For additional information, please contact us at volunteer@guidingeyes.org.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind is approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (C) (3) tax-exempt organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind Federal Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1854606.
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