The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind is pleased to offer several volunteer programs. All present meaningful and rewarding volunteer experiences and help us provide the gift of Second Sight® to our blind and visually impaired consumers.

We understand that many of our volunteers have busy schedules, and our programs offer flexible hours to accommodate that. Some of our programs need volunteers on the weekends, others in the evening, and others during the day. The descriptions below explain the times we need volunteer support, to help you pick the program for which you feel you are most suited.


The Volunteer Programs

• Puppy Walkers
• Kennel Program
• Class Volunteers
• Office Volunteers
  

How to apply

There are three ways to apply for a volunteer position at the Guide Dog Foundation. First, you can stop by our Smithtown campus and request a volunteer application form. Simply fill it out and return it to the Foundation. Secondly, you can download the application here, complete it and return it to the Guide Dog Foundation.

Or, if you have questions, would like more information, or want to find out when the next orientation meeting is, call the contact person listed here at (631) 930-9000.

Puppy Walkers: Grete Eide, ext. 1264
Kennel Program: Eileen Guarascio, ext. 1549
Class: Barbara Kaiser, ext. 1602 or Kim Stasheff, ext. 1612 at
Office: Cathy McDougall, ext. 1108

Thank you for your interest in the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and in our volunteer programs!