Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Prince William

Guiding Eyes for the Blind is in need of volunteer puppy sitters to help provide short-term relief for puppy raisers. These essential volunteers welcome future guide dog pups-in-training into their homes and provide a safe environment when their raisers need a break or need to be away from home. Sitters provide care, love, and they support the training of puppies being raised as future guide dogs and typically sits last 3-10 days. There is no cost for the sitter—the pup will come with the necessary supplies needed from the raiser. 

Volunteer requirements:

Must complete an application & the sitter onboarding process. Must live within an hour or so from Chantilly, VA or Prince William County Must have a vehicle to be able to attend puppy class with the pup if the sit occurs on a regularly scheduled class week. May have other pets in household No previous dog experience is required

We need essential volunteer Puppy Raisers in our NoVA South Region (Prince William & Stafford County) to care for our adorable, purpose-bred puppies during the first 14-18 months of their lives. Raisers provide the pup with the love, socialization, house manners and basic obedience they will need to succeed in guide dog training. Volunteers will meet other people who love dogs and enjoy giving to others, while learning life lessons and taking pride in knowing you’re doing something extraordinary! No previous dog experience is required, and current pet owners are welcome.

Raisers are provided with extensive support including a dedicated staff member, small group training classes, free veterinary care, an a puppy starter kit. All raisers are required to complete an application and complete pre-placement training (virtual & in-person combination) and must have a drivers license. Youth Raisers (12+) are welcome with the support of an adult who will help build their skills, drive the raiser to outings, and assist with raising responsibilities. Explore our website to learn more. Please indicate if you are interested and we will email you with more information, including a link to join us at an upcoming virtual information session.