As a Greyhound Care Volunteer, you’ll be an important part of the team helping our greyhounds feel safe, comfortable, enriched and ready for their next chapter.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll get involved in the everyday care of our dogs and help keep their environment clean, comfortable and enriching.

You might find yourself

- Walking and handling greyhounds, including supporting designated GAP dogs when requested by staff
- Cleaning and resetting kennels, including changing bedding, disinfecting surfaces and hosing enclosures
- Preparing enrichment activities such as snuffle mats, Kongs, scent games and foraging activities
- Supporting basic training and life-skills exercises, including polite waiting, name recognition, settling and appropriate greetings
- Cleaning and resetting equipment, returning leads and harnesses, assisting with laundry and restocking supplies
- Helping keep training spaces, kitchens, volunteer areas and kennel areas clean, tidy and welcoming
- ️ Preparing food as directed by staff, including cutting and portioning food
- Observing greyhounds throughout the day and letting staff know about any changes in behaviour, health or wellbeing
- Providing calm social interaction and practical support that contributes to the comfort, health and wellbeing of our dogs

What we're looking for

We're looking for people who are reliable, patient and happy to get involved in all aspects of greyhound care.

You'll ideally be

- Reliable and willing to assist with a variety of hands-on tasks
- Comfortable working in a kennel environment and around dogs of different ages and temperaments
- Confident handling dogs,



or willing and able to learn
- Comfortable following instructions and established training practices
- Patient, calm and attentive when interacting with animals
- Happy to follow cleaning, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures
- Comfortable working both as part of a team and independently when required
- Observant and confident communicating any concerns to staff
- Passionate about greyhounds and animal welfare

What will you gain?

- Hands-on experience in a real animal welfare environment
- Practical experience supporting the day-to-day care and operation of a greyhound facility
- Experience working directly with greyhounds in a welfare and training workplace
- Exposure to canine enrichment, behaviour and positive reinforcement techniques
- The opportunity to help greyhounds build confidence, develop life skills and prepare for life in their forever homes
- Connection with the GAP team and fellow volunteers
- The satisfaction of knowing your time is making a genuine difference to the wellbeing of greyhounds in our care
- Plenty of rewarding interactions with our wonderful dogs
- Volunteer recognition initiatives, including milestone awards, national day celebrations and more
- And, of course, there will be plenty of greyhound cuddles!

Category

Animal Welfare

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Time Required

Flexible! We will work with your availability

Training An induction day will be held before you begin volunteering. Ongoing support and training in kennel procedures, cleaning protocols, and greyhound welfare will be provided

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