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Canine Partners is a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Our amazing dogs bring a greater independence and ...
Animal welfarePeople with disabilities
Event Volunteer
Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours
Flexible location
DrivingAnimal careWalk the dog
Animal welfarePeople with disabilities
Contact person
Louise MullenAsk Louise a question
Canine Partners
#97923
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Summary
Canine Partners are looking for people to support with events in your local area throughout the year.Times will vary depending on the location of the event.
Detailed description
By volunteering you will:
- Be a valued member of the Charity
- Can work with dogs without lifelong commitment or costs associated with dog ownership
- Be able to meet like-minded people
- Gain practical experience in the field of canine care and welfare.
‘With out the continued hard work and support from our volunteers, we would not be able to provide our clients with our life changing dogs’
What is involved
- Raising awareness of Canine Partners and what we do by speaking to event attendees
- Promoting fundraising activities at the event (selling raffle tickets etc)
- Handing out leaflets, taking donations
- Set up and pack away on event day
- Passing on any leads to the Community Fundraising team
What we require from you
- Age 18 or over
- Access to your own transport with flexibility to visit various locations
- Polite, confident, and personable manner
- Excellent customer service skills
- Most opportunities require standing for the duration of the session and/or being in a busy environment. Please advise us if you have any concerns about this, and we will do our best to support you.
Support and Training
- Payment of expenditure such as mileage to and from an event.
- Dedicated point of contact in the fundraising team
- Pre-event briefings outlining the requirements of the event
- Volunteer clothing and ID badge
- Access to our volunteer portal with many resources for your use.
- Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costsAbout Canine Partners
Canine Partners is a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Our amazing dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners, offering support, security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks.