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Help raise a future guide dog by becoming a volunteer puppy raiser!

Volunteers are a critical part of our guide dog program, and we’re always in need of volunteer puppy raisers and boarders. With support from CNIB Guide Dogs staff, you would play a pivotal role in raising a puppy to become a guide dog. This rewarding experience is filled with unconditional love and changes many lives – including yours! We offer short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities; previous experience with dogs is not required.
Learn more about volunteering as a puppy raiser or boarder

News

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control updates rules for dogs entering the United States from rabies-free countries

In May, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control announced new rules for all dogs entering the United States as part of their efforts to prevent dog-variant rabies from entering the country. The changes, which were set to take effect Aug. 1, would have required people entering the U.S. with a dog to complete two new forms, including one signed by a veterinarian to be verified upon arrival by U.S. border agents. CNIB Guide Dogs publicly voiced its concerns about how the changes and cumbersome administrative paperwork would negatively affect guide dog handlers crossing the border. 

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Events

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Yarnivores

July 26, 2024

Designed for knitters/advanced knitters to work on projects, learn from peers, and enjoy knitting fellowship. Every Friday from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.

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Blogs

Three young women are posing wearing tan coloured baseball hats with CNIB Lake Joe logo on them, as well as different colour sweatshirts (light blue and mint green) and hoodies (dark green).

New Arrivals: CNIB Lake Joe 2024 Camp Wear

Shop now! The latest and greatest CNIB Lake Joe 2024 swag is available onsite and online.

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CNIB Mobile Hub

CNIB is hitting the road to bring our innovative programs to life in your community!

Meet the CNIB Mobile Hub – a new program delivery model where we visit your community to deliver in-person programming at no cost to you. Drop in to meet CNIB staff and learn more about free programs and resources for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. Enjoy a day of recreational and social activities, technology workshops, and much more. Experience the latest breakthroughs in assistive tech from CNIB SmartLife and connect with other members of the sight loss community.

To see where we’re headed next, check out our tour schedule.

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Become a volunteer!

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Volunteer Opportunities

Transition Dog Boarder – CNIB Guide Dogs

Volunteers are a critical part of our guide dog program, and we’re always in need of volunteer puppy raisers and boarders. With support from CNIB Guide Dogs staff, you would play a pivotal role in raising a puppy to become a guide dog and help change the life of someone who is blind, Deafblind, or has low vision.

Volunteer for Transition Dog Boarder – CNIB Guide Dogs

Boarder – CNIB Guide Dogs

Volunteers are a critical part of our guide dog program, and we’re always in need of volunteer puppy raisers and boarders. With support from CNIB Guide Dogs staff, you would play a pivotal role in raising a puppy to become a guide dog and help change the life of someone who is blind, Deafblind, or has low vision.

Volunteer for Boarder – CNIB Guide Dogs