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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: in-person (NSW)

Come along to our in-person information session on Friday, May 23, 2025 from 12pm to 1pm (AEST).

We’ll be at Mingara, 12-14 Mingara Drive, Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261.

Information session: online all states (VIC, NSW, QLD)

Tuesday, May 27, from 6pm to 7pm (AEST)

Registration link coming soon

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.

Knox Volunteer Expo (VIC)

Do you live in the Knox local government area?

We'll be at the Knox Volunteer Expo and would love to talk to you about our caring programs.

Friday, May 16 2025 from 1pm to 5pm AEST at Knox City Council Civic Centre, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South.

Central Coast Volunteer Expo (NSW)

Our team are headed to the Central Coast Volunteer Expo to promote our volunteer caring programs.

We'd love for you to stop by and say hello, and while you're there, why not talk to us about bringing a puppy into your home to help us raise the next generation of Seeing Eye Dogs.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 10am - 1:30pm (AEST) at the Erina Centre, Erina Fair (next to the library), 620-658 Terrigal Drive, Erina NSW 2250.

Ballarat Volunteer Expo (VIC)

Headed to the Ballarat Volunteer Expo?

If so, come and have a chat with us about our volunteer caring programs.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 11am (AEST) at St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, 3 Lyons Street South, Ballarat Central VIC 3350.

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