Fundraising volunteer

Join the pack. Lend a hand. Change lives. Join your local fundraising group as a volunteer.

Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity where you can meet new people and raise funds that will change lives? Join a Guide Dogs group near you for fun, fundraising and four-legged friends.

Why become a fundraising volunteer

As well as making a huge difference to people's lives, volunteering with your local Guide Dogs fundraising group is a great way to spend some of your free time and give back.

• Inspire people to support Guide Dogs and make a difference to someone with sight loss.
• Have fun finding new events and places to volunteer at.
• You'll meet lots of special dogs - from young puppies in training to incredible guide dogs in partnership.
• You'll empower others to get involved with Guide Dogs.
• You'll learn new skills and we'll provide all the training you need for your role.
• You can take on as much or as little as you want, and you can fit the role around your other commitments.

Who you are

We appreciate our volunteers' passion and energy, but we also value your unique skills, perspectives and personalities.

• Inspire others: Do you have lots of ideas that could motivate others? We need more inspirational volunteer leaders and fundraisers who can bring their energy and unique perspective to our local fundraising groups.
• Bring your skills: Could you help organise a calendar of events, take care of ordering merchandise, or count the funds raised by your local team? We need more volunteer treasurers, secretaries, and merchandise coordinators to support our fundraising groups.
• Help take Guide Dogs into your community: Are you well connected or do you love going to new places and meeting new people? We need more volunteer fundraisers to help at our events and spread the word about our work.

We have around 400 fundraising groups across the UK.

Our fundraising groups are a team of volunteers who all work together and support each other.

You'll also have a dedicated volunteer manager who will support you throughout your volunteer role. They're there to answer any questions, settle any concerns and generally offer you a helping hand.

Before you start, you'll receive full training and you'll also be offered the opportunity for any further training that you might need.

You can choose to volunteer as little or as much as you want to. Being part of a fundraising group is quite flexible in terms of time commitment. Roles with a little more responsibility might require more time commitment.