Event Volunteer - Canine Partners
About the role
This role involves supporting with events in your local area throughout the year. There is no minimum commitment for the role. Times will vary depending on the requirements of the event. You will be provided with an event brief beforehand to ensure you are happy with the requirements for that activity.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Be a valued member of the Charity.
Can 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. ‘With out the continued hard work and support from our volunteers, we would not be able to provide our clients with our life changing dogs.'• Raising awareness of Canine Partners and what we do by speaking to event attendees
Promoting fundraising activities at the event (selling raffle tickets etc)
Handing out leaflets, taking donations
Set up and pack away on event day
Passing on any leads to the Community Fundraising team
What skills will you need?
Age 18 or over
Access to your own transport with flexibility to visit various locations
Polite, confident, and personable manner
Excellent customer service skills
Most opportunities require standing for the duration of the session and/or being in a busy environment. Please advise us if you have any concerns about this, and we will do our best to support you.
What's in it for you?
Support and Training
Payment of expenditure such as mileage to and from an event.
Dedicated point of contact in the fundraising team
Pre-event briefings outlining the requirements of the event
Volunteer clothing and ID badge
Access to our volunteer portal with many resources for your use.
Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group