Become a Volunteer Puppy Raiser or Puppy Boarder for CNIB Guide Dogs
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| Organization Name: | CNIB Guide Dogs |
| Address: | Winnipeg MB |
| Website: | http://cnib.ca/puppyraising |
| Organizational Description: | At CNIB Guide Dogs, we raise, train and match dogs with Canadians who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. We also raise our voices to ensure people with sight loss have opportunities to live, work and play without barriers. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5571 |
| Description of Duties: | Do you love dogs? We need you! Puppy raising and boarding is a rewarding volunteer opportunity filled with unconditional love that changes many lives - including yours! Volunteers are a critical part of our guide dog program. Guide dogs are partners in mobility and independence for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. By offering a safe and loving home, puppy raisers and boarders are instrumental in nurturing and preparing young pups for their future role as guide dogs. With support from amazing CNIB Guide Dog staff, you'll help a pup learn good home and social behaviours, teach them basic obedience, and introduce them to new environments. CNIB Guide Dogs covers the costs of all veterinary care, equipment and dog food. We are actively seeking volunteers in Vancouver (BC), Victoria (BC), Calgary (AB), Winnipeg (MB), Toronto (ON), Georgina (ON), Ottawa & Carleton Place (ON), and Halifax (NS). We offer short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities; previous experience with dogs is not required. If you're eager to learn and want to help transform the life of someone who is blind, the CNIB Guide Dogs team is here to provide you with support and training, so you can feel confident in your volunteer role. Learn more and apply online at cnib.ca/puppyraising or call 1-800-563-2642. Applications are open on an ongoing basis. |
| Skills Required: | What we look for: - People who are relaxed and comfortable around dogs |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | What you will gain: Unconditional love from a puppy Satisfaction knowing you are helping to transform the life of Canadians who are blind A community of like-minded people Knowledge of dog behaviours and positive reinforcement practices with dogs |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Flexible Hours |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - Downtown - Elmwood - Fort Garry - Inkster - Point Douglas - River East - River Heights - Seven Oaks - St. Boniface - St. James-Assiniboia - St. Vital - Transcona |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Group - small, family and friends Group - large, corporate and schools |
| Organization will provide: | Certificate of recognition Supervision Training/Orientation We cover the costs of all routine veterinary visits, equipment and food for the dog. |
| How to Apply: |
Online: www.cnib.ca/puppyraising |
| Closing Date: | Apr 30, 2025 |
