How much time do you need to be able to give?

We ask for a minimum commitment of 4 hours volunteering per month.

What will you be doing?

Support you local Community Advice Hub events: Be a friendly face at your local events for people to chat to; provide information about our services; help at our Pet Aid Food station; support our Pet Aid Vet Team by meeting and greeting their clinic appointments; share information about our adoption and fostering services and support people to complete a quick survey.

Help with our Pet Aid programme: Assist with the collection, sorting, and distribution of pet food and supplies to local food banks. Research and contact potential donation sites to secure additional resources for our food banks. Ensure pet owners in need receive the support they require.

Spread the word in your local community: Share the Scottish SPCA’s messages in ways that suit you, be it face-to-face conversations, phone calls or through social media. Engage with your local community to raise awareness of our community services and encourage people to get involved.

Support information pop-ups and attend community events: set up and manage information stands at libraries, community centres, fairs, festivals and other local events in your area. Provide information about the Scottish SPCA’s services, answer questions, engage with attendees and distribute flyers.

Share our posts on social media: use your social media platforms to share updates, news and campaigns for the Scottish SPCA. Help spread the word and encourage your network to get involved.

Work closely with the community team: build strong working relationships with the community team; support team initiatives, share insights from your community interactions and contribute to community engagement strategies.

What skills do you need?

• Passionate about the Scottish SPCA and what we do
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Friendly and engaging
• Always display a high standard of personal conduct and appearance when representing the Society
• Able to take care of your personal health & safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions
• Willing to participate in relevant training
• Will adhere to Scottish SPCA’s policies and procedures
• Will ensure that the Scottish SPCA’s equipment is always maintained in a clean and serviceable condition

What will you gain from being a volunteer?

• Be part of a team of dedicated animal champions, contributing to our aim to be the best place in the world for animals to live
• Help to provide food and other items to those the most in need, ensuring families never have to be separated from their pets for financial reasons
• Build connections with your local community, potentially leading to new friendships and future opportunities
• Opportunity to develop public speaking skills and confidence
• Regular support from our Regional Community Engagement Managers
• Feel proud of the difference you are making for Scotland’s animals in need

Further information related to this role

This role is only open to students who are current students at a Scottish university or college. We will ask you to provide details of the institution you are studying with and a copy of your student ID.

Current Opportunities

For a full list of available vacancies in your area, please visit our volunteering portal:

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