Hello Guildford!
Battersea is going to start working in communities where we don’t currently have a centre. Along with local animal lovers, we want to help more dogs and cats, educate people about rescue and put lots of smiles on faces. And we’re very excited to announce that our first Community will be Guildford.
Each Battersea Community will have trained Community Rehoming Volunteers, who will help rehome dogs and cats without the need for a physical centre.
Battersea Communities will also hold and attend local events and develop partnerships with local charities, authorities and other groups. By doing so we can promote the benefits of owning an animal and talk to more people about responsible pet ownership.
We are always on the lookout for Community Rehoming Volunteers who can provide temporary homes for our dogs and cats until they find loving families.
Becoming a Community Rehoming Volunteer means that you are providing invaluable care for dogs and cats who really need that second chance.
Community Rehoming Volunteers will provide all the basics of care for the animal, such as feeding, cleaning, exercising (dogs), grooming, training, playing and socialising, and must be willing to follow our guidance and regulations on training and safety.
Community Rehoming Volunteers will play an active role in finding a home for the animal in their care. This is likely to involve taking photos and videos that can be used to promote rehoming, attending organised events to promote rehoming, sharing social media posts, talking to members of the public about the animal in their care, displaying rehoming flyers at suitable locations in their local community and completing customer registrations for individuals interested in rehoming.
Community Rehoming Volunteers will play an active role in finding a home for the animal in their care. This is likely to involve taking photos and videos that can be used to promote rehoming, attending organised events to promote rehoming, sharing social media posts, talking to members of the public about the animal in their care, displaying rehoming flyers at suitable locations in their local community and completing customer registrations for individuals interested in rehoming.
It is beneficial if you’ve had experience with dog and cat ownership. However, it is not essential. A willingness to follow our advice and guidance is the most important thing.
Community Rehoming Volunteers provide an additional way for Battersea to help more dogs and cats. By looking after a Battersea animal, Community Rehoming Volunteers provide for their welfare needs, create rehoming opportunities where Battersea’s centres pose a barrier (e.g. travel, opening hours etc.), and spread the word about rescue in their local community.
Ideally, we would like our Community Rehoming Volunteers to commit to us on a long-term basis to ensure our animals are provided with a stable environment. Looking after an animal on a temporary basis is a very rewarding experience especially when you see them go to their loving home.
If you are interested in becoming a Community Rehoming Volunteer, please do get in touch. Our email address is batterseacommunities@battersea.org.uk or visit the Battersea website for more information.