Guide Dogs Northern Ireland

This Friday we have two huge thank you’s to extend 🐾

The first goes to our Fosterers and all of our volunteers who have been incredibly understanding this week in light of office closures 🦮

The second goes to everyone who shared our Fosterer Appeal and to those who applied (which reached a record number!) Thanks to you we have been able to close the role for recruitment while we begin to train and welcome these new volunteers to the Guide Dogs Family 💙

Our priority now switches to recruiting fundraising volunteers right across Northern Ireland to support our vital work. For more info visit guide dogs.org.uk/volunteer

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A quick note from the team at Guide Dogs NI to say thank you to our amazing Fosterers who quickly assisted us today, when the decision was made to close the Belfast office. Your dedication and understanding are greatly appreciated.

Whilst the office is closed, for anyone who should need it, Guide Line is available at 0800 781 1444

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Highlights from our 2026 Volunteer Awards at Parliament Buildings, sponsored by Gordon Lyons MLA 🏆

Click through to discover all the well-deserved winners and nominees. Unfortunately the nominees for the Person-Centred Award couldn't make it, but we are delighted to share that Ken & Julie Craig were the runners-up with Neil & Trudi Cole the winners, all for fostering 🐾

If you've been inspired this sign up at guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer

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