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Let's pair you with a puppy! 

We need dog lovers to provide cuddles and care for our Seeing Eye Dogs puppies on their training journey. With your guidance and support, a Seeing Eye Dogs puppy can grow up to make a life-changing impact for a person who is blind or has low vision. 

Before you join our community of dog-loving volunteers, an information session can let you know what’s involved and answer any questions you have. We also have some FAQs.

Upcoming information sessions

Information session: online (VIC, NSW, QLD)

Our next online information session is Wednesday, March 25, from 6pm to 7pm (AEDT).

This session will cover all the details on our caring programs and how you can get involved.

Looking forward to seeing you online.

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Meet and greet events

Our puppy caring community hold regular ‘meet and greet’ events with their puppy development trainers. Fun and informal, these catch ups are a great way to meet other carers and learn more about the rewarding experience of volunteering for Seeing Eye Dogs. 

We continually update this section with upcoming events, so don’t forget to come back to see where we will be popping up next.

Booroondara Volunteer Expo (VIC)

Thinking about volunteering and headed to see the options at the Booroondara Expo – then come and have a chat with us about our caring programs.

1pm to 5pm Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122

Avoca Beach Markets (NSW)

We will be headed to the Avoca Beach Markets on Sunday, March 22 with our puppies, volunteers and staff.

Come past and say hello and ask us about puppy caring!

9am to 2pm, Heazlett Park Foreshore, Avoca Beach, NSW, Australia, 2251

Glenferrie Festival (VIC)

Headed for a day out at the Glenferrie Festival?

We will be there and are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about puppy caring.

11am to 5pm, Sunday March 29, Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn.

Bendigo Easter Festival (VIC)

Just like the Easter Bunny, we’ll be popping up at Rosalind Park, Bendigo!

You’ll find us near the Rotunda with our staff, volunteers, clients — and of course, our adorable puppies. Come by for a cuddle, ask a question, or both!

Friday, April 3 from 9am to 5pm and Saturday, April 4 from 10am to 3pm. Gaol Road Bendigo VIC 3550

Volunteer puppy and dog caring programs 

Want to know more about our volunteer caring programs? Check out one of the pages below or browse our most frequently asked questions. 

Puppy Caring

Full-time puppy caring for a period of 6 or 12 months

 

Breeding Dog Caring

Full-time care for a dog during their breeding career

 

Training Dog Caring

After-hours care and rest for our dogs in training