You may want to volunteer because:

• You love animals and have a passion for giving them the life they deserve.
• You want practical work experience for a qualification or a job.
• You want to meet new people and make new friends (two and four-legged!)
• You want to gain confidence and identify your strengths
• You wish to improve health and wellbeing
• You would like to make good use of the knowledge and skills that you have.
• You want to be a force for good for those more vulnerable than yourself.
• You want to have fun doing something different and useful.

Opportunities for Everyone

We understand that people have different responsibilities, commitments, and personal challenges. We are dedicated to ensuring that if you want to get involved you can, in a way that works for you, in a role that you enjoy.

You can join in as a:

• Permanent volunteer – for just a few hours a week, or a few days a week.
• Corporate volunteer – team up with your workmates to show that your business cares about its community.
• ‘One day a Year’ Volunteer – helping out with events and fundraising for just one single day each year and not be asked for more.
• Back Up Volunteer – there to lend a hand ‘as and when’ you can.
• Distance volunteer – help with tasks you can do at your own pace from home.

Areas of Volunteering We Offer

You will be surprised at the breadth of roles available at Freshfields. Some roles may need previous experience, some not. All roles need enthusiasm and a commitment to animal welfare.

Broad categories include:

• Animal Rescue Centres – this could be helping in Cattery, Kennels, Small Animals & Wildlife,  Farm, or stables.  Or a home checker, a dog walker, horse welfare visitor.
• Charity Shops – sales assistants, window display, collection drivers.
• Fundraising and Events – administration support, fundraiser, event organisers and helpers, collection helpers, community ambassadors.
• Operational Support – reception support, maintenance, and gardening.

How to volunteer

• If you have any questions just call us and we’ll be happy to answer those.
• Complete the volunteer enquiry form HERE
• We will contact you to speak about your interest and if a role is suitable, we’ll invite you to come and meet us, or discuss next steps by phone.
• You will be provided with a member of staff to support you during your volunteer experience.

Please note: Volunteers must be over 16 years of age for insurance purposes,  some roles are only available to those aged 18 or over. I.D and References will be required and DBS checks for some roles. We are not offering Duke of Edinburgh award schemes opportunities at this time.