Sheffield volunteers needed for Guide Dogs charity

Doug began volunteering with national charity Guide Dogs over 30 years ago, and still dedicates his spare time today as a volunteer treasurer for his local fundraising group.

The charity is appealing for more volunteers like Doug, who could spare just a few hours a week to volunteer as a fundraising group treasurer or coordinator in the Sheffield area.

The role is flexible and can be fitted around work or other commitments, and training and support is provided.

Speaking about his volunteering Doug said: “I retired 16 years ago and I didn’t want my skills to go to waste.

“Volunteering helps me to remain active and my role as treasurer keeps my brain ticking over.

“I love meeting people and I get to attend events and keep in touch with all my friends at Guide Dogs.”

Anyone interested in the coordinator role will need to be a good communicator, able to put rotas together for events and book new events in within the local area for the group to attend.

If interested in the treasurer role, you will need to have basic mathematical skills, be confident handling cash and be able to use email and spreadsheets.

Volunteer and you will be reimbursed for any out of pocket expenses.

If you think you have what it takes to be a coordinator or treasurer, you will need to be 18 years of age and willing to undergo some basic training.

For more information about the role or volunteering for Guide Dogs, contact Community Fundraising Development Officer, Nicola Ridgway, on 07920 285731 or email [email protected].

The Guide Dogs story started in 1931 with two amazing British pioneers, Muriel Crooke and Rosamund Bond. These remarkable women organised the training of the first four British guide dogs from a humble lock up garage in Wallasey, Merseyside.

The charity has come a long way since those early days. Today Guide Dogs is the world's largest breeder and trainer of working dogs.

And thanks to dedicated staff and volunteers – and vital donations from communities – the organisation has helped over 29,000 people to achieve independence.