Volunteer Pet Buddy
Location: Burghfield, near Reading, Berkshire, England
Do you have a calm and friendly dog (other pets also welcome!)
Would you and your pet like to make new friends?
We are looking for a friendly animal owner in Reading who would like to share their time with our animal loving people we support.
Activities will include:
- Visiting the people we support at their house in Burghfield and bringing along your pet
- Chatting with the people we support and being a friendly buddy
- Pet cuddles!
- Providing friendship and fun
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A pet owner with a calm but loveable dog (or other animal that can be suitable)
- Friendly, reliable and a good listener
- Comfortable chatting with people with learning disabilities and autism
- Willing to commit to volunteer on a regular basis (exact times and days can be discussed)
A DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.
What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:
Dimensions provide support for autistic people and people with learning disabilities across the UK.
Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:
- Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)
- Comprehensive support from professional and friendly Dimensions staff
- Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed at manager’s discretion
- An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector
Want to apply for this role?
If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, please get in touch!
- Simply click here to fill in an application
- Or contact Volunteering on 0300 303 9162 or volunteering@dimensions-uk.org for more details.
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