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About this Opportunity

Overview:

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.

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

Organisation:

Canine Partners

Location:

Onsite

About the organisation:

Canine Partners is a registered charity that partners specially trained assistance dogs with people who have physical disabilities.
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Full Details:

By volunteering you will be a valued member of the Charity, you can work with dogs without lifelong commitment or costs associated with dog ownership and be able to meet like-minded people. You could also 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’

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

When and Where:

Locations of the events will vary.
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.

Additional Information

Requirements / Restrictions:

  • Access to a vehicle
  • Age restrictions
  • Driving licence
  • References needed

Causes / Areas of Interest:

  • Advice and Information
  • Animals
  • Disabilities
  • Fundraising

Specific Requirements or Restrictions

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.

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Why we collect your age, location, gender and ethnicity

Our funders ask us to report on the age, gender, ethnicity and location of volunteers who use our service. All reporting is anonymous.

We will share your name and contact details with the relevant organisation as part of your application to a volunteering opportunity. 

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