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Guide Dogs has launched an apprentice scheme in Worcestershire, targeting local people interested in a unique career, training and matching guide dogs with blind or partially sighted people.
The apprenticeship is for the role of guide dog mobility instructor (GDMI), which involves taking trainee dogs through the final stages of training and then matching and training them with blind or partially sighted people.
Instructors work daily, for up to four weeks, with the dog and the blind or partially sighted owner, either at their home or from a hotel, preparing them for their new partnership. After returning home, the newly qualified guide dog owner is helped by visits from the instructor and after care, providing support as the bond between guide dog and owner develops.
Joanne Richards, GDMI based in Worcester, said: "An instructor's work is hard and demanding, walking long distances almost every day in all conditions. However, this is clearly counterbalanced by the satisfaction of knowing you are making life changing differences to blind and partially sighted people.
"Our apprentices should have a desire to work with and train dogs and have experience of teaching, instructing or coaching either adults or young people. They need to be able to undertake academic study to diploma level and have a good standard of health and fitness as well as strong interpersonal skills. Also required is a willingness to travel extensively for training purposes and when visiting guide dog owners."
Anyone interested in applying for an apprenticeship with Guide Dogs, or requiring further information, should visit the charity's website www.guidedogs.org.uk/jobs
The closing date for applications is April 2.
1:54pm Wednesday 26th March 2008
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