Dog Care
We need you to help our dedicated Animal Care Assistants provide a caring and safe environment for the dogs in our centres.
Why we want you
Our dedicated Animal Care Assistants need your help to provide a caring and safe environment for the dogs in our centres. You will ensure their accommodation is always clean and hygienic, and assist in grooming, exercising and providing enrichment activities. Full training will be provided and you will always have the support of our staff to carry out your duties.
How much time do you need to be able to give?
A minimum of 8 hours per month – for example two half days or one full day shift.
What you will be doing
- Help us to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our kennels/ dog accommodation
- Assist with brushing, bathing, exercising and providing enrichment activities for the dogs in our care, as directed by our staff
- Providing sensory garden / exercise paddock sessions
- Undertake all associated manual data recording
- Assist with any other general cleaning and maintenance duties
What skills do you need
- Compassionate, patient and caring, with a strong interest in animal welfare
- Previous experience with dogs of different breeds and sizes would be preferable
- You must be a good listener and able to follow instructions well
- You should be flexible in your approach, as there will be times when contact with the dogs is minimal
- Ability to bend and lift as required in caring for the dogs
What will you gain from being a volunteer?
- Volunteering for us is an incredibly rewarding experience and in return for your time and commitment, you will gain invaluable experience helping Scotland’s leading animal welfare charity. You will be part of our dedicated team of Animal Champions, caring for Scotland’s animals in need.
Further information related to this role
Hands-on experience with the animals is not always possible and will depend on the animals in our care at any given time, their individual needs and volunteer safety.
Role Profile
| Volunteer Role | Dog Care |
| Who you will report to: | Centre Management Team |
| Where you will be based | Centres |
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Support us from £5 a month
It costs us £63,000 every day to continue the work that animals across Scotland depend on. Our work is only possible because of the generosity of people like you.
