Organisation: Canine Partners

Location: Nationwide

Hours: Ad hoc photography opportunities

Remuneration: Unpaid

Description:

What is involved
• Ad hoc photoshoots which will primarily be based at our National Training Centre but may also be on location.
• Opportunity to photograph newborn litters, dogs in training and partnerships as well as event photography.
• Editing images for use within promotional materials and on digital channels.
• Images taken will be licenced for use and owned by Canine Partners.

By volunteering you will:
• Have the opportunity to work with dogs
• Be able to meet like-minded people
• Gain practical experience in the event, dog and puppy, brand/corporate and portrait photography
• Build your own portfolio

‘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 we require from you
To be a professional photographer or be able to show us a portfolio of experience in one or more of the following photoshoots:
• Events
• Pet photography (Dogs specifically would be ideal!)
• Brand/corporate
• Portraits
• Photojournalism and documentary
• Editorial
• Access to own digital photography and editing equipment, but we can give access to our studio and photography equipment if required
• To be proficient in editing photographs.
• Not an essential but ideally be able to do studio photography, this would include editing white background and cut out PNGs for use in design.
• Understand that it will involve adhoc photography jobs, dependent on needs of the charity
• Ideally be local to or able to travel to the National Training Centre
• Comfortable with indoor and outdoor photography
• Have knowledge of GDPR and consents/permissions
• Be comfortable with us completing a DBS

Support and Training
• Reimbursement of pre-approved expenses if requested
• Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group
• A point of contact who will support you in your role
• Volunteer clothing and ID badge

Location
To be based near or willing to travel to Canine Partners National Training Centre, Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE12 9SR.

On shoot locations possible to be agreed upon. Other locations across the UK will also be considered but please note, these will be on an ad hoc basis dependent on need of photography in that area so opportunities may be fewer.

Find out more and apply: https://caninepartners.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

Website Link: https://caninepartners.org.uk

Organisation: Canine Partners

Location: Nationwide

Hours: Ad hoc opportunities

Remuneration: Unpaid

Description:

About the opportunity:
• Ad hoc video sessions which will primarily be based at our National Training Centre but may also be on location, so please apply from any area of the UK as we may have an opportunity in your area
• Opportunity to film newborn litters, dogs in training and partnerships as well as advertisements to promote the charity’s work and need for volunteers
• Editing video for use within promotional materials and on digital channels
Videos taken and final edited films will be licenced for use and owned by Canine Partners.

By volunteering you will:
• Have the opportunity to work with dogs
• Be able to meet like-minded people
• Gain practical experience in videography, including case studies and advertisements
• Build your own portfolio

‘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 we require from you:
To be a professional videographer or be able to show us a portfolio of experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Documentary and case studies
• Brand/corporate
• Access to own digital videography and editing equipment, but we can give access to our studio and video equipment if required
• To be proficient in editing videos.
• Understand that it will involve ad hoc videography jobs, dependent on needs of the charity
• Ideally be local to or able to travel to the National Training Centre but this is not essential as we have partnerships and volunteers across the UK
• Comfortable with indoor and outdoor videography
• Have knowledge of GDPR and consents/permissions
• Be comfortable with us completing a DBS

Support and Training
• Reimbursement of pre-approved expenses if requested
• Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group
• A point of contact who will support you in your role
• Volunteer clothing and ID badge

Location
To be based near or willing to travel to Canine Partners National Training Centre, Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE12 9SR.

On shoot locations possible to be agreed upon. Other locations across the UK will also be considered but please note, these will be on an ad hoc basis dependent on need of videography in that area so opportunities may be fewer.

Find out more and apply: https://caninepartners.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

Website Link: https://caninepartners.org.uk/

Organisation: Canine Partners

Location: Nationwide

Hours: There is no minimum time commitment, but the role requires a level of regular commitment to ensure that tasks are completed.

Remuneration: Unpaid

Description:

About the opportunity
This role involves managing all static collection tins within your local area including identifying opportunities to place a collection tin, emptying the tin and banking the money.

By volunteering you will:
– Be a valued member of our 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
– Identifying local businesses who would hold a collection tin in your community
– Emptying collection tins on a regular basis or when they’re full
– Completing income monitoring sheet
– Counting and banking money in a timely manner as per our cash handling guidelines
– Informing and updating your Canine Partners Staff Contact of locations of collection tins to maintain our records

What we require from you
– Age 18 or over
– Access to your own transport with flexibility to visit different locations
– Polite, confident and personable manner
– Excellent customer service skills
– Excellent record keeping skills

Support and Training
– Public Liability Insurance
– Payment of expenditure such as mileage to and from a talk.
– Volunteer clothing and ID badge
– Dedicated point of contact in the fundraising team
– Guidance on cash handling
– Income monitoring sheet provided
– Access to our volunteer portal with many resources for your use.
– Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group

Find out more and apply: https://caninepartners.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

Website Link: https://caninepartners.org.uk

Organisation: Canine Partners

Location: Nationwide

Hours: There is no minimum commitment for the role. Times will vary depending on the requirements of the event.

Remuneration: Unpaid with pre-approved expenses reimbursed

Description:

This role involves supporting with events in your local area throughout the year.
There is no minimum commitment for the role. Times will vary depending on the requirements of the event. You will be provided with an event brief beforehand to ensure you are happy with the requirements for that activity.

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

Find out more and apply: https://caninepartners.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

Website Link: https://caninepartners.org.uk

Organisation: Canine Partners

Location: Must live within a 30-minute drive of our training centre (LE12 9SR)

Hours: We consider this a full-time role as you will be required to care for the dog for much of the day and overnight.

Remuneration: Unpaid with pre-approved expenses reimbursed

Description:

Canine Partners are looking for volunteers who can provide loving homes for our young dogs, aged 14 months upwards, whilst helping to train them to be canine partners.

By volunteering you will be a valued member of our Charity and know that you are integrally involved in the care and training of a dog that will change the life of a person waiting for their Canine Partner. You will benefit from the companionship and enjoyment of having a dog in your life without lifelong commitment or costs associated with dog ownership, meet like-minded people and have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of puppy development and training.

‘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:
• Commitment to providing a loving home, care, and training for a dog for the duration of their time in training.
• We consider this a full-time role as you, or another approved adult member of the household, will be required to care for the dog for much of the day and overnight.
• Our trainers need access to the dogs during weekdays for training purposes. We ask that you commute to and from our training centre when required to drop off/collect the dog. Drop off and collection times are between 7.30 – 9.30am and 4-6pm. We try to be as flexible as possible with the times that are best for you.
• Availability to attend pre-arranged training sessions at your home, in your local area, and at our training centre.
• Attend an Introduction session before we coordinate a dog into your care
• With our guidance, and using positive training methods, to continue the training of the dog in various areas. For example:
– Home behaviour
– Social behaviour
– Behaviour around other animals
– Walking on a lead
– Off lead exercise
• Maintaining the dog’s health and welfare and, via support and training, to recognise behaviour/health concerns and report them immediately to the dog’s trainer.

What we require from you:
• You live within a 30-minute drive of our training centre
• (post code LE12 9SR)
• That you, as the dog’s main carer, are over 18 years of age
• You have a dog friendly secure garden
• Though desirable, prior dog ownership is not required.
• All members of the household are keen to foster.
• There is no more than one pet dog living in your home. The pet dog must be over 12 months of age and would need to undergo our pet dog suitability assessment
• Have the time and ability to commit to the training and care of a young dog. This is a physical role
• Have access to a suitable vehicle to transport the dog
• That you or other approved adult member of the household are at home most of the day, and overnight, to care for the dog
• Attend two training sessions each year
• Understand that the dog in your care remains under the ownership of Canine Partners

Support and Training:
• Induction process which includes telephone assessment and home visit
• On-going Instruction and support from our dog trainers. This will be in person, via video link, phone calls, handouts etc.
• Holiday cover and appointments cover can be arranged.
• Payment of expenditure such as mileage to and from a training session with a Canine Partner representative
• Access to our volunteer portal with many resources for your use.
• Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group

Find out more and apply: https://caninepartners.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

Website Link: https://caninepartners.org.uk

Organisation: Canine Partners

Location: Nationwide

Hours: We ask that you look after a dog full time in your own home, however, the duration of stays could vary from a day to a few weeks.

Remuneration: Unpaid

Description:

Find out more and apply: https://caninepartners.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

Website Link: https://caninepartners.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

Organisation: Canine Partners

Location: We ask for a commitment of attendance at our meetings, five to ten board meetings per year. Our meetings are a combination of online and face-to-face.

Hours: We ask for a commitment of attendance at our meetings, five to ten board meetings per year. Trustees are elected to serve terms of three years with an expectation that they will service no more than 2-3 terms of three years (6-9 years in total), with the exception, that service as an Officer might over-ride this.

Remuneration: We can reimburse pre-approved expenses, if requested.

Description: Canine Partners trains assistance dogs to transform the lives of adults with physical disabilities and their wider community of family, friends, and colleagues. Our values are excellence, respect, passion, teamwork, innovation and the personal touch’. The charity has a National Training Centre in Leicestershire, and a national network of staff and volunteers, supporting and developing our dogs from birth through to partnership then retirement and beyond with their welfare and care prioritised throughout.

Our teams work with adults with a wide range of complex physical disabilities as they partner with dogs and benefit from the deeply rewarding bonds that are formed. The Canine Partners team of over 90 staff includes occupational therapists, highly skilled dog trainers, experts in dog breeding, veterinary professionals, and skilled support teams working alongside around a thousand volunteers who help at every stage of the journey to creating life-changing partnerships between dogs and people.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to make a positive and sustained difference, not only to the lives of adults with disabilities, but also to their families and communities.  We are actively seeking to attract new Trustees who will use their skills, experience and expertise to make a real difference to our well-respected and growing charity. We are particularly looking for people who have experience or knowledge in the following areas:

• Fundraising
• Veterinary or animal wellbeing
• Dog training or dog behaviourist experience
• Occupational health
• Working with people with disabilities e.g., health care sector
• IT or digital technology
• People/human resources

The Canine Partners Trustee Board is diversely talented, highly engaged and united in its purpose. It works closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to ensure Canine Partners effectively delivers its mission and is governed to the highest standards.

We are seeking to attract new Trustees who will use their skills, experience and expertise to make a real difference to our well-respected and growing charity. You will possess strategic vision, organisational acumen and a passion to support adults with disabilities and their network. Trustees of Canine Partners will possess the right balance of skills, commitment, interests and motivations to serve the needs of the charity at the time. This will be determined in line with the strategic needs and the profile of the other members of the Council of Trustees.

We ask for a commitment of attendance at our meetings, five to ten board meetings per year. Our meetings are a combination of online and face-to-face.

We ask you to read associated documentation and contribute to discussions. During our meetings, we debate important decisions robustly, drawing on many different perspectives, and always prioritising the interests of our beneficiaries. Decisions made in these meetings are delivered with collective responsibility, so it is important that Trustees feel empowered to question the Officers and Executive accordingly.

In addition, Trustees may be asked to offer their skills, expertise and insight into specific projects and/or support Executive arms of the Charity in determining and delivering strategic objectives. This offers the opportunity to both broaden and deepen knowledge and understanding of the work of Canine Partners and, more broadly, a complex skills-led organisation. The board celebrates the charity’s values and leads by example. 

Knowledge, Experience and Attributes – What we require from you

Charitable Trustees have a general obligation to:

Act in the charity’s best interests

Manage the charity’s resources responsibly

Act with reasonable care and skill

Trustees should understand the purpose and activities of the charity and ensure they are in line, and complying, with the governing documents (the Memorandum and Articles of Association). Potential future Trustees must be over 18 and will be appointed following the procedures outlined in the charity’s governing documents.

A Trustee must have:

• A commitment to Canine Partners vision and mission
• A willingness to meet the minimum time requirement.
• Integrity
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent judgement
• An ability to think creatively.
• Willingness to speak their mind an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
• To work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of Canine Partners
• Enthusiasm and curiosity
• Support and challenge the senior leadership team.

From time to time, formally or informally, Trustees may have to represent Canine Partners to a wide range of current or potential stakeholders. Trustees are expected to ascribe to the Canine Partners values of Excellence, Respect, Passion, Teamwork, Innovation and The Personal Touch and conduct themselves accordingly.
Trustees are expected to commit the necessary time and resources to fulfil their obligations. It is recognised and accepted, however, that individual capacity may vary from time to time.

Support and Training

We will provide opportunities for you to learn new skills and grow your expertise as we develop and deliver our new five-year strategy. We encourage a culture of learning among our trustees, encourage, and support them to develop existing skills, which will help you to flourish as a trustee on our board.

We will provide an induction that makes you feel valued and welcome. Your induction will include:

Meetings with key staff individuals, full board members and partners to gain an overall picture of how our charity works and our purpose

Documents to read – Board approved policies, financial information, board papers

Access to portals and shared drives to access information electronically

Ongoing meetings with the chair to discuss your role and confirm additional support

Find out more and apply: For further information on the duties and responsibilities of charity Trustees, please click here. For further information on Canine Partners, visit: https://caninepartners.org.uk/what-we-do/ We encourage applications from all sections of society and locations and are keen to ensure continued diversity brings constructive challenge and adds to the governance and work, of the charity. Visit https://caninepartners.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/162 to submit your application which includes a CV and Covering letter Contact our CEO at ceo@caninepartners.org.uk if you have any questions or require further information

Website Link: https://caninepartners.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/162

Organisation: Canine Partners

Location: Nationwide

Hours: Long-term

Remuneration: Volunteer (unpaid) position with some expenses reimbursed

Description:

Canine Partners is a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with 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.

By volunteering at Canine Partners, you contribute to something incredibly special – ‘transforming the lives of people with disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs’.

About the opportunity:
Canine Partners is looking for caring homes in:
• Bedford MK40
• Derby DE
• East Berkshire RG2 9NB
• Hull HU16
• Leicestershire & Notts LE4
• Newark NG24
• South Hampshire PO20 0LG/PO20 2HG
• Staffordshire & West Midlands WS11
• West Berkshire RG20 6
• West Sussex & Surrey GU6

to raise, socialise and train puppies and young dogs up to the age of 18 months old. Ideally with-in 45 minutes of the post code.

By volunteering you will be a valued member of our Charity and know that you are integrally involved in the care and training of a dog that will change the life of a person waiting for their Canine Partner. You will benefit from the companionship and enjoyment of having a dog in your life without lifelong commitment or costs associated with dog ownership, meet like-minded people and develop your knowledge of puppy development and training.

‘Without the continued hard work and support from our puppy volunteers, we would not be able to provide our clients with our life changing dogs.’

What is involved?
We consider this a long-term volunteer role as the puppy / dog will live with you. This may be from 8 weeks old until they progress to join our elite breeding programme or are ready to progress into assistance dog training at approximately 14 to 18 months of age. There may be occasions when an older puppy requires a home to continue with training until ready for assistance dog training.

You will need to be available for and attend training sessions, during the working week. This can involve:
• Home visits
• Veterinary or physiotherapy visits
• Virtual online training
• One-to-ones in the community
• Group sessions in the community
• Regular group puppy training classes

You will need to attend regular visits within your local community to various environments to carefully expose the puppy to the following conditions, under the direction of your Puppy Training Coordinator, to socialise them: residential areas, busy town environments, car travel, public transport, children, cats, other dogs (different breeds), and other domestic animals.

With the guidance, support, and advice from our expert trainers, you will be taught the fundamentals of puppy socialisation as well as simple cues and exercises. For example:
• Identifying the dogs’ needs
• Home behaviour
• Social behaviour
• Walking on a lead
• Off lead exercise
• General obedience
You will need to maintain the dog’s health and welfare by following guidance from the Puppy Training Coordinator and report any concerns immediately.

What we require from you:

The primary puppy volunteer must be 18 years of age or over.

You will need to reside in a house/bungalow/ground floor flat with a dog friendly secure garden (non-shared) NB We are unable to accept a townhouse for puppies under the age of 6 months due to health and safety risks to the volunteer and puppy.

If you are a dog owner, with up to two pet dogs of suitable temperament, as assessed during the home check, you are welcome to apply. They must be over 18 months of age and have lived within the home for at least six months.

You will need to be at home for most of the day, able to engage with your Puppy Training Coordinator, and live within the boundaries of the Puppy Training Region.

You need to have the Time to provide the puppy with the socialisation and education it needs to prepare it for assistance dog training.

You will need the stamina to manage a young active puppy / dog.

You will need Access to a car, so that you can train the puppy to be comfortable whilst travelling, to travel to veterinary appointments, classes, and training locations on a regular basis.

Be mindful that the dog in your care remains under the ownership of Canine Partners, and as such advice from Canine Partners’ representatives should be followed.

Support and Training:

• Induction process which includes submitting of an information form, telephone interview, home visit, training, and handling sessions
• Each volunteer is allocated a Canine Partners Puppy Training Coordinator as their first point of contact.
• Receive regular training, resources, and other essential information via your Puppy Training Coordinator, this may be in the format of verbal instructions, physical copies, digital instructions, video, and webinar resources or in person.
• No previous dog ownership experience is needed but you must meet the criteria listed above to be considered.
• Holiday cover and appointments cover can be arranged.
• Payment of expenditure such as mileage to and from a training session with a Canine Partner representative
• Access to our volunteer portal with many resources for your use.
• Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group

Find out more and apply: https://caninepartners.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

Website Link: https://caninepartners.org.uk/

Organisation: Canine Partners

Location: Ideally living within one hour of LE12 9SR

Hours: Full-time (please see job description)

Remuneration: Unpaid with full expenses reimbursed

Description: What is involved

* This is considered a full-time volunteer role. The brood will live with you from approximately 14-18 months of age until retirement.
* With guidance support and advice from our breeding team maintain the broods health and welfare, including maintaining a good weight and fitness level along with basic training and general obedience.
* Be available for and attend training sessions within the working week that will involve:
* Home visits
* Virtual online training
* One-to-ones
* Be available to take the brood for essential veterinary visits as required.
* The brood will have approximately two seasons per year and will stay at home during her season. Advice on management or any veterinary visits required during the season, will be given by our breeding team.
* The brood will have one litter per year from the age of two, up to a maximum of four litters. Each litter will be born within the home and the puppies will remain with the brood until they are approximately eight weeks old and ready to go to their puppy parents (plenty of opportunities for puppy cuddles). Full support, guidance and training will be provided by our breeding team throughout the broods’ mating season, pregnancy, whelping and litter. Equipment for the litter is provided.
* Whilst the brood has a litter – we ask that pet dogs have restricted exercise (full information and guidance is given by the breeding team). This measure is to minimise the risk of infection to the litter.
* The dog breeding volunteer will have updates throughout each litters training.

What we require from you

* The primary dog breeding volunteer must be 18 years or over
* Have a dog friendly secure garden
* Be at home for most of the day and ideally live within one hour of LE12 9SR
* Though desirable, prior dog ownership is not required
* If you are a dog owner, you cannot have an entire male dog. Maximum of three pet dogs which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis considering the size of pet dogs, along with available space within in the property. Any pet dogs will be assessed as part of the home assessment.
* Time and stamina to provide the brood with a minimum of one hour’s exercise per day (this can be completed in one or multiple walks).
* Time to provide training sessions to maintain basic obedience.
* Access to own transport to travel the brood on essential journeys such as veterinary appointments and pre-mating tests as required.
* Have time and stamina to devote to the brood and her litter. The brood cannot be routinely left for more than four hours in a day.
* Have space within the home for the brood and her litter.

Support and Training

*Induction process which includes submitting of application, telephone interview, home visit, training and handling sessions.
* Each volunteer is allocated a member of the Canine Partners breeding team as their first point of contact.
* Receive regular training, resources and other important information via your trainer; this may be in the format of physical copies, digital or in person.
* All equipment for the litter is provided.
* Our breeding team will offer continued support throughout the pregnancy and litter.
* Payment of expenditure such as mileage to and from a pre-mating test
* Invitation to join Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group

Application details: Please apply via the website link below

Website Link: https://caninepartners.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/brood-bitch-holder/

Organisation: Medical Detection Dogs

Location: Within a one hour drive of our Centre in Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire

Hours: Daytime/evening/weekend

Remuneration: Expenses covered

Description:

Could you be a Medical Detection Dogs Puppy Socialiser and welcome a future lifesaver into your home and family while it completes its training?

Our wonderful volunteer Puppy Socialisers care for our puppies, bring them to regular classes and ensure they learn key skills and behaviours such as how to be confident and well behaved on public transport, in supermarkets, and anywhere else they may need to go when working, all with the support and guidance of one of our Trainers.

Some prefer to look after younger puppies, others when they’re a little more mature, and some will look after a puppy throughout its training.

Application details: Find out more and apply via the website link below.

Website Link: Volunteer roles caring for our dogs – Medical Detection Dogs

Organisation: Dogs for Autism

Location: Within one hour of Alton, Hampshire

Hours: This could be an option if you are out at work, as the dog would come to ‘school’ during the day and be with you for evenings and weekends!

Remuneration: Costs covered

Description:

Application details:

Would you like to look after and help raise and prepare a trainee autism assistance dog?

We are looking for volunteer puppy parents or fosterers in the Alton (Hampshire) area who:

• Can commit to looking after a puppy for 1 – 2 years
• Have a secure garden
• Will work under the supervision of a Dogs for Autism Trainer and have a visit from them every week
• Will join our puppy class on Friday afternoons
• Can spend time each day training and socialising a dog under the guidance of your Trainer
• Will be home for most of the day
• Would love to be part of the exciting journey our trainee assistance dogs take!

Or

• Could provide ‘bed and breakfast’ for a young adult dog for a period of 6 months to a year whilst we prepare them for their next stage of training.

This could be an option if you are out at work, as the dog would come to ‘school’ during the day and be with you for evenings and weekends!

Website Link: Puppy Parents and Fosterers (dogsforautism.org.uk)

Organisation: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Location: Various locations across England and Scotland

Hours: Please note we are only able to accept applications from people who do not work full time, due to the amount of time needed to train a young dog to become a hearing dog.

Remuneration: All food, bedding, toys and equipment will be provided. Medical expenses, treatments, grooming and insurance are also covered by Hearing Dogs.

Description:

We are looking for dog lovers in certain areas of the UK who can help us train the next generation of hearing dogs.

As a volunteer trainer, you’ll be able to look after one of our adorable young dogs for anywhere between 6-18 months at a time, learn more about dog training and attend fun puppy classes, meet like-minded people and make new friends, and directly make a difference to the lives of the deaf people waiting for a hearing dog.

You don’t need previous experience of training or owning dogs as each of our volunteers are fully trained and supported by one of our local dog training instructors, and all costs are covered by the charity (for things like food, bedding, insurance, vet costs etc.).

What’s more, we provide holiday cover for the pup when you want to go away. You’ll also be able to receive advice and support from other volunteers in your local area.

Please note we are only able to accept applications from people who do not work full time, due to the amount of time needed to train a young dog to become a hearing dog.

Application details: Find out more about the criteria for becoming a volunteer trainer, and which areas of the UK we are looking for new volunteers for using the website link below. https://ow.ly/4Jx650SE3lp

Website Link: Volunteer Dog Training (hearingdogs.org.uk)