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VOLUNTEERING: Volunteering is a great way to contribute to Guide Dogs of America.

There are many types of volunteering, including Puppy Raising. If you are interested in volunteering for Guide Dogs of America, be sure that you are located close to the G.D.A. facilities here in Sylmar, CA for your own convenience.

Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. If you wish to volunteer for Guide Dogs of America, fill in and submit the application below on-line or print it to send in by mail. The Volunteer Coordinator will contact you with volunteer opportunities.

There are several types of volunteering available at Guide Dogs of America:

-Clerical/General
-Speaker
-Tour Guide

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 years or older with basic office knowledge. Clerical must be available weekdays. Tour guides must be able to speak clearly and loudly in front of groups of up to 50 people. Tour guides need to be available weekdays. Speakers must have a Puppy-in-Training or a G.D.A. approved Career Change dog.

Below is a Volunteer Application you can fill out on-line. (Do not fill out the Volunteer Application on this page to apply to be a Puppy Raiser.)

If you wish to print and mail in this form, mail it to:

ATTN: Rachel
Guide Dogs of America
13445 Glenoaks Boulevard
Sylmar, CA 91342

Volunteer Application


First Name:


Middle Name:


Last Name:



Gender: Female Male


Birthday:



Street Address:


City:


State:


Zip Code:



Home Phone:


Work Phone:


Cell Phone:


Email:


Fax:



Check box if you have a G.D.A. Dog.

Dog's Name:


This dog is:



Volunteer Activities You Are Willing to Do:
(check as many as apply)

Clerical
Tour Guide
Work with Dogs (will be available soon)
Speaker
Grounds Maintenance
Booths
Miscellaneous Events


Special Skills
(check as many as apply)

Second Language
Calligraphy
Sewing
Drawing/Painting
Arts & Crafts


Indicate When You Are Available to Volunteer:
(check as many as apply)

Weekdays
Mornings
Afternoons
Evenings


Weekends
***There are only a small number of weekend opportunities.

Mornings
Afternoons
Evenings


Other shifts:

Flexible
Events Only


Additional Availability Information:


Restrictions or Limitations:
(i.e.: medical conditions, no long term standing, etc.)



Additional Information, Comments, or Questions:


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