Apply to be a Volunteer

Description of Volunteer Opportunities with Guide Dogs of the Desert

Tour Guides: Welcome visitors and conduct tours of the Training Center. Provide an overview of our mission and how we achieve it, and also discuss how others can become involved in our activities.
Ambassasdor Program: Our graduates, area coordinators, puppy raisers and other volunteers assist us in giving presentations to schools and community groups to make the public more aware of the capabilities of the visually impaired and the mission of Guide Dogs of the Desert.
Student Interaction: During classes, volunteers may be needed to drive students to religious services, medical appointments, shopping, or community events. Volunteers may be called to read to students, write letters for students and participate in recreation activities. (ex. play board games with students)
Clerical/Office: Perform various clerical duties, including answering phones, data entry, bulk mailings, photocopying and filing.
Foster Families: These volunteers serve as foster families for dogs active in the breeding program and for dogs that might need to have a break from the kennel. Fosters are responsible for keeping the dog in excellent physical condition and providing a safe, loving environment for our dogs.
Assist in Special Events: Work at various events that support our organizations such as Graduations, puppy raiser meetings, booth volunteers and animal events, fundraising events such as walkathons, golf tournaments, galas, etc.

It is the policy of Guide Dogs of the Desert to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age or disability.

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Applicant Information

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Emergency Contact

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Interests

What Areas are you interested in?:

TourGuide
Fundraising
Sudent Interation
Foster Home
Clerical - Office

Volunteer Coordinator
Public Speaker
Special Events
Photographer
Puppy Hugger

Special Skills

Summarize special skills. (such as computers, data entry, Braille reading, sign language, photography, etc. Please also list any previous experience that we may utilize such as public relations, media contacts, public speaking, fundraising, animal training, etc.)

Application Agreement

By signing this application, I understand and agree to the following:

I authorize Guide Dogs of the Desert (GDD) to seek medical treatment for me in the case of accident, injury or illness that I might sustain while participating in any activity of GDD, while in, or upon the premises where the activity is being conducted.

I release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue GDD, their directors, officers, servants, agents or employees from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of, or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence of the releaser or otherwise, while participating in any such activity.

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