Volunteer Opportunities

Help deliver exciting activities, entertainment and experiences for local children, young people and families.

Role Purpose

Support activities and entertainment throughout our community events.

Ways You Can Help

• Help activity providers during events

• Help prepare resources and equipment

• Encourage people to join in

• Support fundraising activities

• Keep an eye on activity areas and let the team know if support is needed

• Help with setup and pack down

• Help create a fun and welcoming atmosphere

You Might Enjoy This Role If...

• You are enthusiastic and happy to get involved

• You are friendly and approachable

• You enjoy working as part of a team

• You like helping children, young people and families have fun

No experience required.

What You'll Gain

• Be part of fun community activities

• Meet new people and work as part of a friendly team

• Build confidence helping at events

• Develop teamwork and communication skills

• Help children, young people and families enjoy the day

Age Requirement: 14+

How to Apply:

📧 volunteer@jollygoodcommunities.org.uk

📞 07983508466

🌐 facebook.com/jollygoodcommunities

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Hosted by: Support Dogs

We are looking for volunteers to provide a loving home and help us prepare our puppies over their first 14 months of life before they begin full time training as life-changing support dog.

As a puppy socialiser you will play a vital role in our puppies' formative years, caring for a puppy in your home and providing them with the socialisation and training they need. This is a unique opportunity to not only care for a lovely dog but also to make a significant contribution in changing the lives of people affected by autism, epilepsy and disability.

Days required: Mon AM, Mon PM, Mon EVE, Tues AM, Tues PM, Tues EVE, Weds AM, Weds PM, Weds EVE, Thur AM, Thur PM, Thur EVE, Fri AM, Fri PM, Fri EVE, Sat AM, Sat PM, Sat EVE, Sun AM, Sun PM, Sun EVE

How many volunteers are needed:

5

Recruitment process:

Application form to be completed online via Support Dogs website here.
Attending an information session about the role
Attend specific role training (3 sessions about dog handling)
Trail placement of a dog before having one full time

Skills and qualifications:

If you're thinking about volunteering as a Puppy Socialiser, there are just a few things we need from you:

- Live within 45 minutes of our centre in Sheffield
- A home with a fully enclosed, secure garden
- Need to be at home for most of the day and can dedicate time for the puppy’s needs and welfare.
- Can attend regular puppy classes and host regular home visits
- Meet the physical and mental demands of a growing, adolescent dog
- Families with children are welcome, but there must be no children under two years of age living in the household
- We can consider families with their own pet dog, but they will be assessed on an individual basis. Other pets will also be considered on an individual basis. Pet - Dogs in the home must be kept up to date with annual vaccinations, (inc. kennel cough) and flea and worming treatment
- Be able and willing to get the dog to a vet in a case of emergency
- Willing to take part and follow the training advice given by your trainer
- Must be allowed to have a dog in the home – we will need written permission if it is rented accommodation
- We are not able to consider families with someone who has uncontrolled epilepsy living in the home
*Please note that successful placement of dogs will be dependent on the needs and requirements of the charity. The location(s) and profile of volunteers will change as required to best meet the resources available to Support Dogs. We reserve the right to amend our criteria at any time without prior notice.

Suitable for specific groups: Older people

Gender restrictions?: No

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