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Role Description
KEY TASKS • Transport dogs, volunteers, staff, parcels, or goods as required • Ensure pool vehicles are clean, fuelled, and ready for use by others • Accurately complete data entry related to transport activities • Be physically fit and able to handle and walk large dogs • Communicate relevant updates to the designated Seeing Eye Dogs contact • Use sighted guide techniques to assist clients, volunteers, or staff with safe navigation when needed
Skills and Attributes
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE • Competent driving skills and valid driver’s licence • Able to be patient, dedicated, and flexible • Able to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision • Enjoy working with dogs • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Strong written and spoken English DESIRABLE SKILLS (not essential) • Awareness of working with people who are blind or have low vision
Training
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS • Online volunteer training • Induction – all volunteers must undergo an induction before any dogs are placed with the volunteer. • Role specific training (i.e. dog handling skills)
Other Requirements
VOLUNTEER PAPERWORK Complete necessary compliance checks such as but not limited to: - • signed role description • up-to-date volunteer checks (e.g., Working with Children, police checks). • *If using own vehicle, volunteers will need to register for Vision Australia’s driver and fleet online platform
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