Bring the Guiding Eyes Mission to Your Community
Every community has the power to create change. Through educational presentations, workplace experiences, and volunteer opportunities, Guiding Eyes for the Blind connects people with the inspiring journey behind every guide dog.
From learning about guide dogs and the importance of accessibility to rolling up your sleeves and supporting our mission, there are many ways your organization can get involved.
Inspire Your Group Through the Guiding Eyes Story
Our presentations bring the Guiding Eyes mission to life by sharing the incredible partnership between people and guide dogs. Audiences learn about the guide dog journey, the role of volunteers, and how we work to enhance independence and enrich the lives of people with vision loss.
Presentations can include:
- The guide dog journey: from puppy to guide dog
- How puppy raisers and volunteers make a difference
- Understanding blindness and accessibility
- The impact of guide dogs on independence
- Opportunities to support the mission
Build Your Team While Supporting Our Mission
Looking for a meaningful team-building experience? Corporate volunteer groups help support the daily work behind our guide dog program while creating memorable experiences for employees.
Volunteer opportunities may include:
Hands-On Service Projects
Groups can support important behind-the-scenes tasks that help our program run smoothly.
Examples:
- Facility projects
- Organization and preparation projects
- Creating enrichment items for dogs
- Supporting volunteer appreciation efforts
Mission-Based Experiences
Give your team a closer look at the journey of a future guide dog.
Examples:
- Guided campus visits
- Learning about our training process
- Meeting staff and volunteers
- Understanding the impact of guide dogs
Community Partnerships
Organizations can create ongoing relationships with Guiding Eyes through:
- Employee volunteer days
- Fundraising initiatives
- Awareness campaigns
- Sponsorship opportunities