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Outreach volunteers, must be mobile/fit enough to access rural areas, scrubland etc. Driving license preferred as locating and trapping feral cats usually involves going to rural or derelict areas.
Last updated 5 days ago
We are looking for creative volunteers to support our fundraising coordinators. We are entirely funded by donations and rehoming fees. A small amount really can make a difference to us, you will see where your hard work goes! The role can be tailored to you, but may include: Supporting coordinators to run events, Gaining support from corporate donors, Sourcing gift-in-kind donations for prizes etc, Sending sponsor packs, Researching new areas of funding, Speaking about ADDR for community groups.
Last updated 18 days ago
Every dog we rehome saves 2 lives not just one! Every dog who finds a home will save another life by creating a space in the kennels. Our dogs need time in a foster home to get used to a home environment, before they find their forever home. We are not breed specific and support dogs of all sizes and breeds. Tasks: Caring for one of our dogs, in your own home, Helping with training and socialisation, Reporting to coordinator about their progress, Supporting introductions to potential adopters.
Last updated 18 days ago
We are looking for an excellent written communicator to identify and apply for trust and corporate grants. You will be researching funding opportunities and writing grant applications for the rescue, keeping records on appropriate grant giving bodies, (application closing dates and processes), and reporting back to donors the difference their grant has made. You will also keep in touch with our coordinators about the progress of applications.
Last updated 18 days ago
Our pet foster carers provide a full time caring home for pets who have been temporarily separated from their owners while they are unable to care for them. You will be fully responsible for the animal in your care and their daily needs including feeding, cleaning, grooming, exercising and socialising.
- Foster cats must be kept indoors at all times.
- Foster dogs should not be left alone for longer than 5 hours.
Last updated 24 days ago
Our Home Visitors play a vital role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer.
Main tasks:
- Contact potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place.
- Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided by PFSS.
- Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator.
Last updated 24 days ago
You’ll receive access to our volunteer training programme and have the opportunity to bring a sense of achievement to vulnerable Borders youngsters. We are looking for volunteers across a range of activities:
• Assisting with weekly sessions, supporting the young people as they work around the ponies and during the riding element,
• Maintenance and ground work,
• Special skills that would engage the children like outdoor crafts, music, art etc
• Yard work assisting in the daily routines associated with the care of the horses
• Transporting the children to and from the weekly sessions ( Across the borders to Dryden Farm)
• Administration/IT
• Team Building Opportunities
• Competitions and Events
(A full clean driving licence is required if you are to be involved in transporting the children as is a PVG disclosure. We can arrange the PVG certification)
Last updated 25 days ago
You’ll receive access to our volunteer training programme and have the opportunity to bring a sense of achievement to vulnerable Borders youngsters. We are looking for volunteers across a range of activities:
• Assisting with weekly sessions, supporting the young people as they work around the ponies and during the riding element,
• Maintenance and ground work,
• Special skills that would engage the children like outdoor crafts, music, art etc
• Yard work assisting in the daily routines associated with the care of the horses
• Transporting the children to and from the weekly sessions ( Across the borders to Dryden Farm)
• Administration/IT
• Team Building Opportunities
• Competitions and Events
(A full clean driving licence is required if you are to be involved in transporting the children as is a PVG disclosure. We can arrange the PVG certification)
Last updated 25 days ago
Gardening enthusiasts wanted at our crafting & well-being centre. Help keep the flower and veg beds productive and looking their best by volunteering at our unique venture.
We are looking for garden enthusiasts who are keen to support the work At Birkhill House. Duties will include on-going weeding of raised vegetable beds and flower beds, removal of old plants and sowing of new. We are keen to build new beds as well, so a creative mind and a willingness to construct would be useful.
Last updated 25 days ago
Help look after the residents on a bustling small-holding! Get up close and personal with our alpacas, sheep, goats, ducks, cats, hens and a friendly pair of peacocks.
We are looking for animal lovers who don’t mind rolling up their sleeves and getting a bit dirty! Duties will include mucking out the alpaca, goat & hen enclosures, replacing soiled bedding straw, cleaning water and food bowls/buckets, hoovering the cattery space & climbing frames and other associated jobs. We are looking for dedicated, diligent volunteers who feel confident around animals and can use their own initiative to get things clean and tidy. An added bonus would be basic carpentry knowledge (for small repairs on shelters and enclosures, etc).
Last updated 25 days ago