About this role
Canine Partners is a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical 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 very special – ‘transforming the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs’
About the opportunity
We are looking for volunteers to support our Housekeeping staff to meet the changing needs of our charity. Our Housekeeping team are at the forefront of our operations. Housekeeping volunteers will help staff to promote and maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
By volunteering you will:
o Be a valued member of our charity
o Be able to meet like-minded people
o An opportunity to take on a rewarding new opportunity
o Volunteers are an invaluable part of our team and whatever time you can give, will help us to continue our life-transforming work.
‘Without 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
This is a flexible role so can fit around your free time and personal commitments.
To assist with cleaning of communal, reception, and toilet areas
What we require from you
o You live within a reasonable distance of our training centre in order to commute (post code LE12 9SR)
o Have a means of transport to get to and from the centre
o Minimum age of 18
o Available once a week
o No experience required
o Practical and physical role
o Self-motivated with the ability to complete routine and non-routine tasks as required
o Able to work in an environment with dogs
Support and Training
o Induction process which includes submitting of information form, reference, shadowing and training opportunities
o We provide in-house support and training
o Refresher training may be required to keep up-to-date with best practice and policies and procedures
o Reimbursement of pre-approved expenses if requested
o Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group
o A point of contact who will support you in your role
Volunteer clothing and ID badge
When you can volunteer
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Requirements
- References needed
Location
Location Canine Partners, Loughborough, UK