General Volunteering

哈囉Woof 2018 義工大合照 HalloWoof 2018 Volunteer Group Photo

2019年導盲犬畢業禮義工大合照 Guide Dog Graduation Ceremony 2019 Volunteer Group Photo

哈囉Woof 2018 協會慈善義賣攤位義工照片 Photo of volunteers at HalloWoof 2018 HKGDA Charity Sale Booth

We are always looking volunteers to assist with:

Volunteer for events

The roles of volunteers for events will consist of setting up booths, distributing HKGDA brochures and educating the public and our guide dog services, selling of our merchandizes as charity sale, etc.

Volunteer speaker at our Guide Dogs Seminars

Volunteers will be trained to speak on behalf of the Association at the guide dog seminars at schools, corporations and organizations. Speaker trainings will be conducted every few months for volunteers who are interested in public speaking. 

Sighted Guide Volunteer

Become a sighted guide volunteer to assist visual impaired person or guide dog user who are in need. Sighted guide volunteer will support people with sight loss to navigate the environment and to help them become more independent.

Volunteer for administration  

We are constantly looking for volunteers to assist on administrative work such as data entry, translation, donation box coordination, artwork designs, photographers, and a lot more. We also welcome all kinds of skills and talents which you may be able to bring to us.

Guide Dogs Seminar Speakers

3名義工、一名使用者及黃白色導盲犬與一位老師合照 3 seminar volunteers, 1 guide dog user with her white guide dog taking photo with the teacher

導盲犬講座合照 Guide dog seminar group photo

Volunteers will be trained to speak on behalf of the Association at the guide dog seminars at schools, corporations and organizations.

All volunteer speakers must complete 2 sessions of “Speaker Training” before presenting at the seminars. Volunteers must present at least 5 times within one year after completing the training. If volunteers fail to complete 5 presentations, he/she will be asked to re-take speaker training in upcoming year.

Content of Speaker Training

Speaker Training (I)

1. Public Speaking Techniques
2. Scenario Training (Activity)
3. Guide Dogs Seminar Content

Speaker Training (II)

1. Guide Dog User’s Sharing
2. Senior Speaker’s Sharing
3. Introduction of Volunteer Award Program

Speaker Training Schedule*

*Training schedule will be updated regularly, please check our website for the latest news.

If you have any question or enquiry, please email info@guidedogs.org.hk or call 3188 1736 for further details.

What is a Puppy Raising Program？

Volunteer families to take a guide puppy home for basic training from 8 weeks of age until it is ready to start its formal training between 14-18 months of age. 

Our puppies learn differently, but they still have fun. They need to go to places with you such as church, grocery stores, cinemas, museums and other destinations for socialization training. Other activities like taking a bus or attending football games are fun for puppies. Puppies can also enjoy interactive games such as hide-and-seek.

We will provide training sessions to you & teach the puppy how to have fun. You will be able to see it grow and become a responsible dog that is willing and happy to help its future partner. 

What is a boarder?

During guide dog training, the dog from the age of 14 months to 24 months old will live with the boarder family. Boarders would need to drop off their dogs to HKGDA’s training centre from 8-10am and pick up 5-7pm every working day.

Involvements for Puppy Raisers (PR) and Boarders (B):

• Willing to provide a welcoming and safe environment for a dog or puppy for the time required.
• Ensuring the dog or puppy is fed and exercised as directed.
• Embedding the same behavior and commands as your supervisor.
• In the event of an emergency, ensure the dog or puppy receives veterinary care and Guide Dogs is informed immediately.
• Attending the assessments in different development ages.

What are the skills or experience required?

• All Puppy Raisers and Boarders will be required to attend training sessions (approx 2-3 times per month). Those handling younger and larger/more active dogs need more training.
• Enjoy working with dogs and have suitable accommodation.
• Perseverance to help support the training of the dogs.
• Good communication skills.
• If you are interested to be our puppy raiser or boarder, please fill in the application below.
• Whatever the outcome of your interview, we will inform you within 3-4 working weeks. If you are accepted your name will be added to the waiting list and you will be contacted as soon as a suitable dog is ready.​

黃色受訓中導盲犬於地鐵上坐下 Yellow in-training guide dog sitting on MTR

黑色受訓中導盲犬趴在雪糕店口等待 Black in-training guide dog lay down at the entrance of the ice cream shop waiting

Donation and Sponsorship

A generous donation from you, a big step for guide dogs!

Hong Kong Guide Dogs Association ensures people with disabilities to live with independence and dignity through the right choice of service dogs. Each guide dog needs at least two years of training. The expenses, resources and time is uncountable. With simple calculation, each successful service dog requires around HK$400K-500K worth of resources for training, which is similar to international standards.

All guide dogs will be provided to visually impaired person free of charge. Our ability to train and provide guide dogs and AAI dogs to the people in need depends on your donation.

HKGDA relies on public donations and sponsors to train guide dogs and provide guide dog services for visually impaired community. Please support us to nurture more guide dogs.

黃色導盲幼犬與導盲犬造型捐款箱合照 Yellow guide dog puppy taking photo with guide dog shape donation box

With your donation, we can:

• Help empower the local visually impaired community, enhancing their independence and improving their life through working with a guide dog.
• Educate the public and creating awareness in our community about the needs of visually impaired people in Hong Kong.
• Foster and promote the next generation of guide dogs in continuing our services to the local visually impaired community.

If you are interested in sponsoring or cooperate with us, please email us at  info@guidedogs.org.hk 

Request “Guide Dog Welcome” Stickers

No matter you are shop owner, public transport driver or shopping mall owners, guide dogs still need your support and acceptance. You can display a “Guide Dogs Welcome” window sticker at your storefront or vehicle window to show your support.

If you wish to obtain one or more “Guide Dogs Welcome” window sticker, please fill-in the request form below and submit online.

模型店外張貼了「歡迎導盲犬進入」貼紙

Donation Box Installation

If you are store owner, organization, or shopping mall managers, installing donation boxes will help collecting small donations to help support HKGDA’s daily operation.

Support us by placing a donation box at your store, restaurant, hotel, private club, shopping mall or organization. Small donations made by shoppers and customers via donation boxes will help support HKGDA’s daily operations.

If you wish to place a donation box, please fill in the form below and submit online*.

*Once application is received, HKGDA will review the eligibility of placing the donation box at your store. Once approved, our staff will contact you to arrange a date and time to install the donation box.

黃色訓練中導盲犬坐在設有捐款箱的櫃檯前