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Volunteer and make a difference

Share the love this Valentine’s season by volunteering. You could help transform the life of someone living with sight loss.

Guide Dogs is one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities. Our expert staff, volunteers and life-changing guide dogs help people with sight loss live the life they choose. We couldn’t continue our vital work without your generous donations and our amazing volunteers.

A young woman walking with her guide dog through an office

Gifts in Wills help open up a world of opportunity for people living with sight loss. Find out more about leaving a gift in your Will today. 

Hilary who has macular degeneration smiling to camera.

Living with macular degeneration can be challenging, but the right support, tools, and strategies can help you maintain independence and make daily life easier. Learn more about managing macular degeneration and the resources available to support you.

Two people sitting on a park bench with guide dog and smiling

We believe that no one should be held back by a vision impairment. We campaign for the rights of people with sight loss to help them access public transport, our town centres and other public services.

Volunteer puppy raiser smiles with a dog whilst in a field

Make a life-changing impact by raising one of our incredible puppies and giving them the foundation to become guide dogs. No experience needed, we’ll support you every step, and cover all your volunteer related expenses.

Living with macular degeneration: Chris's Story

If you would prefer to watch the video without audio description, there is a non-described version here.

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A couple stand together smiling and looking at camera while holding a cheque

You could win up to £1,000 every week by playing our charity lottery. It’s easy to play and costs just £1 per chance. Better still, there are 210 guaranteed weekly winners – so no rollovers!

Golden retriever puppy looking towards camera held securely by a Guide Dogs' member of staff.

Our new recruits Clover, Norman and Henry are just starting their journey to becoming life-changers. For just £1 a week, you can help give someone with sight loss the freedom to live the life they choose. Sponsor a puppy today! 

A Valentine's Day card by Guide Dogs, surrounded by hearts

From cuddly toys to award-winning jewellery, you can find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the dog-lover in your life at the Guide Dogs Shop.