How can volunteers help?

You could help by volunteering in one of the following roles and programmes.RNZFB volunteer driver with RNZFB member Chris and his guide dog sitting in a car

RNZFB services for members

  • Being a volunteer driver for RNZFB members.
  • Helping members learn how to use talking book machines and order books from the RNZFB's library.
  • Providing support for RNZFB services such as reading news for the RNZFB's Telephone Information Service (TIS).
  • Providing one-to-one support for members or being part of a telephone tree.
  • Supporting other members through peer support activities.
  • Organising recreation and social activities.
  • Getting involved in local a community committee or member support group.

Help a guide dog

  • Become a puppy walker.
  • Volunteer as a breeding stock guardian.
  • Help out as a kennel assistant.
  • Board a guide dog.

Fundraising

  • Helping with local fundraising projects.
  • Organising fundraising events.
  • Collecting in one of the RNZFB's annual appeals: Red Puppy Appeal or Blind Week.

Careers at RNZFB

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