Guide Dogs volunteers in Tavistock
A small dedicated team supports Guide Dogs by holding collections about six times a year in Tavistock, surrounding villages and at local supermarkets. We are always looking to increase our volunteer base and there are many ways the public can help: sponsor a puppy with regular monthly donations; become a puppy walker (a commitment of about one year); become a sighted guide for a blind person once a month and escort them to their chosen venue; join our regular collections. For a number of years Tavistock Golf Club has held an event to assist Guide Dogs and raised £41,000 to train a puppy who was named Lincoln. Mary Tavy and Brentor School also held events for a year and raised £4000, which was enough to name their own puppy. Local guide dogs, Suki and Crystal went to the school to say thank you along with their owners, Christine and Debra. Christine is a trained speaker for Guide Dogs and she explained to the children what Suki is able to do for her. For more information on volunteering contact Jean Green, the area co-ordinator on 01822 610952 or jean.m.green@btinternet.com. We also attend local fetes and events and sell merchandise sponsored by Guide Dogs. Please come and join us at our next event - the Fun Day in The Meadows, Tavistock on 1st July 12 noon to 5pm.