Lend a hand at Seeing Eye Dogs as a volunteer
You don’t need to house a pup or dog to support the work of Seeing Eye Dogs. There are plenty of opportunities to make a difference by volunteering on-site at our kennel facility in Kensington, Victoria. From office administration to supporting our dog care team, if you would like to lend a hand, we would love to hear from you.
Keep reading for an introduction into some of the volunteer and work experience opportunities available at Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs, or send us an email for further information.
Kennel support volunteer
The kennels at Seeing Eye Dogs are a great place to gain valuable industry experience while getting to know and care for our wonderful dogs. We have volunteer positions available to support the kennel team, completing four hours work each week with a minimum commitment of 12 months.
Kennel support volunteers assist with all aspects of dog care, including grooming, food preparation, exercise, behaviour monitoring, cleaning, and loads of cuddles.
While we encourage anyone to apply, our ideal candidates are studying towards or have completed one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences
- Bachelor of Veterinary and Wildlife Science
- Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science
- Veterinary Nursing
- Animal Studies
- Companion Animal Services
- Pet Grooming
To learn more about this volunteer role, download the Kennel support volunteer assignment info sheet.
December 2024 - We are currently not accepting applications for the Kennel support volunteer role, please check back soon.
