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Guide Dogs Scotland
- VO94935
Are you a dog lover with room in your home to look after a dog during evenings and weekends? This could be the perfect role for you!
As a Training Dog Fosterer, you’ll be giving a dog in training a loving home whilst they embark on their journey to become a guide dog. You’ll get to see the progress your furry companion is making in their training and be a vital part of their journey, without the commitment of looking after a dog full time.
In this rewarding role, your support for a guide dog in training will include:
Doing the school run for your dog in training! This will typically involve dropping them off between 8-9am and picking them up between 5-5.45pm Monday to Friday at our Hamilton site on Auchingramont Road.
Caring for your dog in your home such as feeding, grooming, free running and playing, following the advice of our expert staff.
Helping your dog keep up with their training by reinforcing the techniques at home from our first-class training programme.
Making sure your dog is not left alone for more than four hours in a 24-hour period. If you’re planning on going on holiday, let us know at your initial phone call so we can plan alternative cover for your future life changer.
If you'd like more information, contact Emma on VolAttractNorth@guidedogs.org.uk or visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer to apply online.
Experience required
No Expertise, Caring,Patient,Practical,Reliable / Dependable,
Travel details
The opportunity takes place at multiple location across South Lanarkshire Yes
Hamilton
Travel expenses
Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any expenses related to volunteering with us, including veterinary costs, dog food costs and other materials needed for your dog’s training.
Dates
12 January - 27 February 2026
Support
Training details
You’ll attend a training workshop to understand the basics of our bespoke training techniques so you can confidently support your dog’s training at home. You’ll also receive ongoing guidance from your volunteer manager.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
No Gender Restriction, Applicants should be physically fit to handle a large breed dog.
Availability
Mon
Tue
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Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Evenings and at weekends volunteer dog fosterers will keep the dog at home. The dog will stay with you during the duration of its training, this can be 18+ months depending on the dog and their pace of learning. Evenings and at weekends volunteer dog fosterers will keep the dog at home. The dog will stay with you during the duration of its training, this can be 18+ months depending on the dog and their pace of learning. This applies to expense payment frequencyPlease fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Fosterer with Guide Dogs Scotland
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Emma Brown, Guide Dogs Scotland
Emma Brown, Guide Dogs Scotland
Email address: volattractnorth@guidedogs.org.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in South Lanarkshire:
Contact name: Volunteer@VASLan
Email address: volunteer@vaslan.org.uk
Phone: 01698 300390
Thank you for registering your interest in Fosterer with Guide Dogs Scotland.
Guide Dogs Scotland and Guide Dogs Scotlandhave both been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO94935.