Kennel Volunteer

About this Opportunity

Overview:

Canine Partners is a registered Assistance Dog charity under Assistance Dogs UK. We are recruiting volunteers who will help our Dog Welfare Team, with tasks associated with our kennels building, and provide enrichment for the dogs in advanced training.

Organisation:

Canine Partners

Address:

Ashby Road, Osgathorpe, Loughborough , UK

LE12 9SR

Location:

Remote

About the organisation:

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

Full Details:

Canine Partners are recruiting volunteers who will help our Dog Welfare Team, with tasks associated with our kennels building, and provide enrichment for the dogs in advanced training.

By volunteering you will: :

*Have the opportunity to 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.

Volunteers are an invaluable part of our team and whatever time you can give, will help us to continue our life-transforming work. We have opportunities, Monday – Friday, 8.30 – 5.00pm which can fit around your free time and personal commitments.

What is involved?:

Commitment to a regular day/time that you are able to come into the training centre to support our team.

Tasks include: Dog handling activities, such as:

*Supporting new dogs settling into kennels
*Providing enrichment for dogs (play sessions, walk in the field etc)
*Grooming and health checking dogs when required
*Providing daily care, including feeding, watering and bathing when required
*Using Canine Partners approved equipment e.g. leads, harnesses, when instructed.

General tasks, such as:

*Washing up, drying and putting away any dog toys/Kongs/bowls etc.
*Emptying bins (both human and dog waste)
*Daily cleaning of kennels to Canine Partner standards. Deep cleaning of kennels when required.
*Disinfecting toilet areas (includes picking up dog waste)
*Washing and drying of laundry
*Putting together foster bags for new dogs.
*Making/ topping up treats and stuffed kongs
*Making feeds when necessary
*Restocking of supplies
*Reporting any concerns regarding each dog to your point of contact
*Complete records to confirm exercise and feeding.
*Answering queries from colleagues and visitors

If you are registered as a volunteer driver, you may also drive to drop off or pick up dogs, food or other items. You will also have the opportunity to …

Additional Information

Requirements / Restrictions:

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Specific Requirements or Restrictions

To be eligible for this role, you need to: Live within a reasonable distance of our training centre Be over 16 years of age Be comfortable working around dogs Have time and ability to commit to supporting our team Have means of transport to get to and from the centre Be able to follow instructions Have good communication skills Be friendly, conscientious and have a can-do attitude Be able to work on your own and as part of the team.

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