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ROLE DESCRIPTION
Give a Dog a Bone are all about Companionship in the Community – they offer a safe space for retired people to make new friends, learn new skills and mix with dogs!

  • Can you support the team by helping in their Alloa community space?
  • Are you confident and friendly with good listening skills?
  • Are you dependable and trustworthy?
  • A real team player who can ‘think on your feet’?
  • Do you make a mean cuppa?
    If you answered yes to any of the above, and you can spare 3 to 4 hours a few times a month then they might just have the perfect opportunity for you (and your well-behaved dog too, should you have one!)

HOW MUCH TIME CAN YOU DONATE?
If you can spare 3-4 hours once a month (or more!) then you can help to make a real difference.

WHERE CAN YOU HELP?
They currently have a projects in central Alloa.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
• Welcome visitors and their dogs to our community space, engage with them and make them feel at ease
• Confidently and accurately promote the aims and objectives of the charity.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and tidiness at all times, ensuring that the Community Space presents no risks to visitors, dogs, staff or volunteers
• Deal with any donations handed into the charity via the Community Space as instructed by Management
• To attend any additional training necessary for the volunteer role.

BENEFITS
• Full training will be provided – in your local community space with a member of staff or experienced volunteer. It is a hands-on role and you will be well supported.
• Increased confidence and sense of purpose
• Meeting new people and building new relationships
• Giving something back within your local community
• If you have a well-behaved dog, they can volunteer with you as a companionship dog!
• It’s a win/win

SUPPORT
You will have a named contact from the charity to support you throughout your volunteer journey

INTERESTED / ANY QUESTIONS?
If you need any more information or would like to apply, please register your interest on their website www.giveadogabone.net or contact the team at hello@giveadogabone.net

Organisation aims and objectives

Tackling loneliness for individuals and homelessness for animals.

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Restrictions

Experience required: - Confident, friendly with great listening skills? - Dependable and trustworthy - A team player who has initiative - Make tea/coffee
Minimum age: 18

Support

Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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