Volunteer stories

Fundraising StoriesNewsVolunteer Stories
February 1, 2023

Elizabeth finds the perfect role

Elizabeth has been a fundraising volunteer for Guide Dogs Tasmania for over 14 years, and is a true inspiration. After she retired, Elizabeth wanted to give back to her community.…
SarahNewsVolunteer Stories
July 26, 2022

Sarah’s support is a work of art

We’re always so thankful for the support of you, our wonderful community – and we never cease to be inspired by the many forms that support can take! Take, for…
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February 9, 2022

Peter gets the job done!

"I would certainly recommend it to anyone who would like to do something worthwhile. You get all the support you need, and it’s an excellent way to spend your day."…
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November 2, 2020

Volunteers welcomed back

“I felt a bit lost for a while. But I understood the precautions that were being taken and knew it wouldn’t last forever. I was just counting down the days until I could be back at Guide Dogs…
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July 28, 2020

Zoe’s story

Q&A with our volunteer, Zoe Can you tell us a bit about the volunteering roles you have done with Guide Dogs Tasmania? I’ve been volunteering with Guide Dogs Tasmania for…
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July 28, 2020

Shen’s story

Q&A with our volunteer, Shen Can you tell us a bit about the volunteering roles you have done with Guide Dogs Tasmania? I started out as a fundraising event volunteer…
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January 22, 2020

Rob’s story

Guide Dogs Tasmania is so thankful for our amazing team of volunteers After struggling with his mental health for a number of years, the 27-year-old from Launceston looked into volunteering…

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