Off-site Dog Walker Volunteer
Our Off-site Dog Walkers make a huge contribution to the health and happiness of our four-legged residents.
They help our Canine Carers make sure that our dogs have the essential exercise they need both on- and off-site.
What will you be doing?
- Providing exercise to the dogs by taking them out for walks, and poop scooping after them. Dogs will be allocated by Rehoming Centre staff according to their individual needs.
- Reporting any concerns regarding each dog’s health and welfare to centre staff.
- Adhering to centre protocols for collection of dogs, walking routes and use of exercise compounds.
- Undertaking basic dog training in accordance with Dogs Trust training methods if required & trained to do so – we’ll give you full training if required.
- Using centre-approved equipment such as leads, harnesses and muzzles, when instructed.
- Completing animal records to confirm exercise and feeding as required.
- Reporting any faulty or damaged equipment to centre staff.
We’re looking for someone with:
- A love of dogs, passion for dog welfare and experience in handling them.
- Good level of physical fitness for walking and handling dogs of all shapes, sizes and strengths and other physical duties.
- Excellent face-to-face communication skills with the ability to listen.
- Confident and friendly manner.
- Ability to work comfortably in a close-knit team or alone.
- Conscientious with a can-do attitude.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- A full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle if walking dogs off-site.
What this role will offer you:
We will provide you with a main contact who will manage your tasks, answer any questions you might have and help you with the volunteer rota.
You’ll also receive ongoing role-specific training, guidance and support as well as an opportunity to gain and develop new skills.
We will provide a Dogs trust volunteer uniform, and will recognise the work you are kindly undertaking by enrolling you in our Volunteer Merits Scheme.