Volunteer for us and make a
difference to dogs' lives. We couldn't
do as much as we do for dogs without
volunteers - they really are crucial to
our work.
So, if you have spare time on your
hands and would be able to commit to
volunteering on a fairly regular basis,
we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you can offer hands-on help
with the dogs, or assist in other ways
around the centre, your help could
make a real positive difference to our
dogs and dedicated members of staff.
Here's a little bit about some of the
volunteer opportunities that may be
available at your local Dogs Trust
Rehoming Centre.
If you love dogs and want to help with
caring for them, aiding with
rehabilitation and getting them out of the
kennels for essential exercise and mental
stimulation, perhaps one of these roles will
suit you. Because we never destroy a
healthy dog, some of our dogs may require
more help than others with getting to know
and trusting humans again.
Can you help with....?
• Dog training
• Dog walking
• Dog socialising
• kennel cleaning
Other Rehoming Centre 'duties'
Perhaps, you're more of a 'people person'
and would prefer to help our staff with the
smooth running of the centre?
Do any of these roles appeal to you?
• Pre-adoption home visitor
• Office cleaning / laundry
• Gardening / maintenance
• General office duties e.g. photocopying, faxing etc.
• Reception and hospitality duties
• Any other duties that you may have the relevant skills for
Not all opportunities will be available at all Rehoming Centres, so please ask at your local
centre for more information and a volunteer application form if you are interested. Sadly,
we are unable to accept help from volunteers under the age of 16, unless accompanied
by an adult at all times.
Volunteer work may not always
be easy, but on the whole, our
volunteers find it very
rewarding. If personal
circumstances mean that you
can't have your own dog,
volunteering can be a great way
to spend regular time with a
hound or two.Cathrine Harrison,
a volunteer dog walker at our
Leeds Rehoming Centre, shares
her experience:
“Like many people, I absolutely
love dogs but am not in a
position to care for one at the moment, so this volunteering is a great way for me to get
my regular dog "fix", while helping out the charity at the same time.
“The centre staff give me dogs of any shape, size or type and we go for a good long
hour's trot around the countryside. I really enjoy it. It's become part of my routine and
even though I'm sure it's not enough to keep me fit, I know it is getting me out in the
fresh air - which I really appreciate as I have an office job.
“I also enjoy the fact that the dogs are benefitting from the walks. I know the Dogs Trust
staff walk all the dogs every day but I know some of the dogs really enjoy their extra
walkies as it keeps them mentally stimulated as well as fit and active."
However, volunteering is not just
about gaining satisfaction from
helping our dogs, but also:
• learning new skills
• building confidence and making
new friends
• getting more involved in the local
community
• having voluntary work on your
CV improves your career options
for future employment
• You may be the first to hear about job vacancies at our local centre
What if hands-on practical help at a Rehoming Centre isn't for you..?
You could…
• join a local fundraising group
• help with collecting donations and donated items
• volunteer to help out at one of our charity shops
• help out at one of our many Rehoming Centre Open Days
If you are interested in any type of fundraising; including sporting events, challenge
events, or organising your own event; please contact our fundraising team on 020 7837
0006 or email [email protected] or go to our website at
www.dogstrust.org.uk/get-involved for more information.
Dogs Trust is working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from
the threat of unnecessary destruction.
Without dedicated volunteers, this goal will be far harder to reach, so please volunteer
today!
Please contact your local Rehoming Centre for more details and an application
form.
Dogs Trust Ballymena
Fairview
60 Teeshan Road
Ballymena
Co Antrim
BT435PN
Tel: 02825652977
(Closed Fridays)
Dogs Trust Bridgend
Court Colman
Pen-y-fai
Bridgend
Mid Glam
CF314NG
Tel: 01656725219
(Closed Mondays)
Dogs Trust Canterbury
Radfall Road
Chestfield
Nr. Whitstable
Kent
CT53ER
Tel: 01227 792 505
(Closed Wednesdays)
Dogs Trust Darlington
Hill House Farm
Sadberge
Co Durham
DL21SL
Tel: 01325333114
(Closed Tuesdays)
Dogs Trust Glasgow
315 Hamilton Road
Uddingston
Glasgow
G71 7SL
Tel: 01417735130
(Closed Wednesdays)
Dogs Trust Essex
Dogs Trust Harefield,
West London
Highway Farm
Harvil Road
Harefield
Uxbridge
UB96JW
Tel: 08450763647
(Closed Mondays)
Nevendon Road
Wickford
Essex
SS12 0FH
(Closed Wednesdays)
Tel: 01268 535 050
Dogs Trust Evesham
89 Pitcher's Hill
Wickhamford
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR117RT
Tel: 01386830613
(Closed Tuesdays)
Dogs Trust IIfracombe
Hazledene
West Down
Ilfracombe
North Devon
EX348NU
Tel: 01271812709
(Closed Wednesdays)
Dogs Trust Kenilworth
Honiley
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV81NP
Tel: 01926 484 398
(Closed Fridays)
Dogs Trust Merseyside
Whiston Lane
Huyton
Liverpool
L366HP
Tel: 0151 4800660
(Closed Mondays)
Dogs Trust Shoreham
Brighton Road
Shoreham by Sea
West Sussex
BN435LT
Tel: 01273452576
(Closed Tuesdays)
Dogs Trust Leeds
Woodlands Farm
York Road
Leeds
LS154NL
Tel: 0113281 4920
(Closed Wednesdays)
Dogs Trust Newbury
Plumb's Farm
Hamstead Marshall
Newbury
Berkshire
RG200HR
Tel: 01488658391
(Closed Wednesdays)
Dogs Trust Shrewsbury
Roden Lane Farm
Telford
Shropshire
TF66BP
Tel: 01952 770 225
(Closed Wednesdays)
Dogs Trust
Loughborough
Hill Farm
Wide Lane
Wymeswold
Leicestershire
LE126SE
Tel: 01509 880 070
(Closed Thursdays)
Dogs Trust Salisbury
45 Amesbury Road
Newton Tony
Wiltshire
SP40HW
Tel: 01980629634
(Closed Wednesdays)
Dogs Trust Snetterton
North End Road
Snetterton
Norfolk
NR162LD
Tel: 01953498377
(Closed Mondays)
Dogs Trust West Calder
Bentyhead
West Calder
EH558LE
Tel: 01506 873 459
(Closed Tuesdays)
For more information about Dogs Trust, to
become a member, sponsor a long-term resident
or help us in our campaigns please:
Visit the website www.dogstrust.org.uk
Call 020 7837 0006
Write to:
Dogs Trust,
17 Wakley Street,
London EC1 V 7RQ.
All photos: Clive Tag
Registered Charity Nos. 227523 & SC037843