Volunteer with us!
We always need dedicated and reliable volunteers that can help out and new volunteers are always welcome. Volunteering not only benefits our dogs but also provides lots of benefits for our volunteers too including:
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Meeting like-minded people who are passionate about animal welfare
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Gaining new skills or developing existing ones
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Gaining a sense of achievement by doing something rewarding
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Putting something back into the community
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Developing personal skills and confidence
Volunteer Roles
Detailed Role Descriptions
Role Overview
Our Book Donations Coordinator plays a vital role in transforming generous book donations into much-needed funds for the rescue. This is a hands-on, rewarding position that combines organisation, independent working, and a passion for making a difference.
You will be responsible for collecting donated books, carefully sorting and assessing them, and identifying the best route for each item—whether that’s resale, auction, donation, or recycling. Your efforts will directly contribute to raising funds that support the care and rehabilitation of our dogs.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, has good attention to detail, and is motivated by supporting a meaningful cause.
Key Responsibilities
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Collect book donations at least once per month (transport required)
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Sort and organise books at the rescue site in Ayr
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Assess resale value using platforms such as Ziffit or similar tools
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Identify books suitable for:
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Resale to generate funds
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Charity shop donation
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Recycling/disposal where appropriate
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Highlight higher-value or collectible books (e.g. first editions, premium quality) for potential auctions or resale
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Maintain an organised system for sorted books and outcomes
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(Optional) Support the promotion and sale of books via social media channels
What We’re Looking For
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Reliable and committed, with a genuine interest in supporting the rescue
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Able to follow instructions and work independently
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Good organisational skills and attention to detail
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Comfortable making decisions on sorting and categorising items
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Basic confidence using apps or websites to check item values
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Access to transport for collecting donations
Desirable (But Not Essential)
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Experience with online selling platforms or valuation tools
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Confidence using social media for promoting items or auctions
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Interest in books, collectibles, or resale
Additional Information
This role is based partly at our rescue in Ayr, where you will be working in the office environment alongside our resident rescue office dogs. As such, applicants must be comfortable around dogs.
Full guidance and support will be provided, but we are looking for someone who can take ownership of this role and help maximise the value of donated items.
Why Volunteer With Us?
By joining our team, you’ll be directly helping to raise essential funds that go towards rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs in need. Every book you process has the potential to make a real difference.
Role Overview
Our Vinted Sales Coordinator is responsible for transforming donated clothing and accessories into valuable income for the rescue. This role is perfect for someone with an eye for detail, an interest in fashion or resale, and a passion for supporting a meaningful cause.
You will take ownership of our Vinted sales process—from selecting suitable donated items through to creating attractive, high-quality listings that maximise value. Your work will directly contribute to funding the care, rehabilitation, and rehoming of our dogs.
This is a trusted position requiring reliability, good judgement, and the ability to work independently while following guidance.
Key Responsibilities
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Collect suitable clothing and accessories from the rescue at least once per month (transport required)
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Assess donated items to determine suitability for resale
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Prepare items for sale, ensuring they are clean, presentable, and well-organised
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Photograph items clearly and attractively to maximise buyer interest
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Create accurate, engaging listings on our Vinted page, including descriptions, sizing, and pricing
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Research pricing to ensure items are competitively listed while maximising income
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Monitor and manage listings, including responding to queries if required
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Maintain an organised system for tracking items and sales
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Ensure all activity aligns with guidance from the rescue
What We’re Looking For
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Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to supporting the rescue’s mission
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Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
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Ability to work independently and take ownership of the role
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Confidence following processes and making decisions within guidelines
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A good eye for presentation and an understanding of what appeals to buyers
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Access to transport for collecting items
Desirable (But Not Essential)
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Experience selling on platforms such as Vinted, eBay, or similar
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Interest in fashion, styling, or sustainable clothing
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Basic photography skills (e.g. lighting, composition for listings)
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Confidence writing engaging item descriptions
Additional Information
Initially, this role will involve time spent at our rescue in Ayr, where you will be based in the office environment alongside our resident rescue dogs. Applicants must therefore be comfortable working around dogs.
Full guidance will be provided; however, we are looking for someone who can take ownership of this role and help us maximise the value of donated items through thoughtful presentation and effective selling.
Why Volunteer With Us?
Every item you list and sell helps provide food, medical care, and a second chance for dogs in need. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine creativity, organisation, and purpose—making a real difference through every sale.
Role Overview
Our Fundraising Events Coordinator plays a key role in raising both awareness and essential funds to support the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of stray dogs.
This is a dynamic and rewarding role that involves supporting the full lifecycle of fundraising events—from early planning and preparation through to delivery on the day and post-event wrap-up. You will work closely with the Rescue Fundraising Team and other volunteers to ensure each event is well-organised, well-staffed, and delivers the best possible outcome for the rescue.
As a representative of the rescue, you will engage with members of the public, promote our work, and help maximise donations, sales, and community support. You may also help identify opportunities for local businesses to contribute through sponsorship, donations, or event support.
This role is ideal for someone who is organised, proactive, enjoys working with people, and is passionate about making a difference.
Key Responsibilities
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Work with the Rescue Fundraising Team to plan and prepare for upcoming events
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Identify what resources, stock, and volunteer support are needed for each event
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Liaise with other volunteers to ensure adequate event cover
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Collect event materials and stock from the rescue (transport required)
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Support with sorting and preparing stock ahead of events where needed
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Attend events and act as a positive, professional representative of the rescue
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Engage with the public to raise awareness, encourage donations, and promote the rescue’s work
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Help maximise fundraising opportunities through sales, donations, and engagement
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Support with packing down, returning, and re-sorting stock after events
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Identify and explore opportunities for local businesses to support events through donations or partnerships
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Take ownership of ensuring events are well-executed from start to finish
What We’re Looking For
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Reliable, responsible, and committed to supporting the rescue’s mission
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A positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a passion for animal welfare
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Confident and friendly when engaging with members of the public
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Strong organisational and communication skills
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Ability to work independently while also coordinating with a team
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Proactive and able to take initiative to ensure events run smoothly
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Access to transport for collecting and returning event materials
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Comfortable working around dogs and interacting with dog owners
Desirable (But Not Essential)
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Previous experience in events, fundraising, or community engagement
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Experience coordinating volunteers or working as part of a team
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Confidence approaching local businesses for support or donations
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Interest in marketing, promotion, or community outreach
Additional Information
This role involves a mix of preparation time at our rescue in Ayr and attendance at local events, which may take place at weekends or evenings.
You will be representing the rescue in the local community, so professionalism, enthusiasm, and reliability are essential. Full guidance will be provided, but we are looking for someone who can take ownership of this role and help drive successful, well-run events.
Why Volunteer With Us?
Every event you support helps raise vital funds and awareness, giving more dogs the chance of a safe, happy future. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded people, be part of your local community, and make a real, visible impact.
Role Overview
Our Corporate Fundraising Champion plays a vital role in helping us secure ongoing support from local businesses to fund the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of stray dogs.
This is a people-focused role centred around building relationships and starting conversations. You’ll reach out to local companies—by phone, email, or in person—to introduce the rescue, share our story, and explore ways they can support us. This could include regular sponsorship, one-off donations, or getting involved in fundraising activities.
We’re not looking for someone “salesy”—but we do need someone confident, friendly, and willing to ask for support. If you’re comfortable chatting to new people, enjoy making connections, and believe in the work we do, you’ll thrive in this role.
You’ll work independently, managing your own outreach, while staying connected with our trustees to share progress, ideas, and any support you need. This role offers real impact—building regular funding streams that help keep the rescue running and allow us to plan for the future.
Key Responsibilities
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Proactively reach out to local businesses to introduce the rescue and its work
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Build and maintain positive relationships with potential and existing supporters
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Seek opportunities for regular sponsorship, donations, or fundraising partnerships
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Represent the rescue in a professional, friendly, and passionate way
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Clearly communicate the aims, values, and impact of the rescue
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Keep simple records of outreach, conversations, and outcomes
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Provide regular updates to trustees on progress, successes, and challenges
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Work with the team to identify new ideas or opportunities for corporate support
What We’re Looking For
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Confident and personable, with the “gift of the gab” and a friendly approach
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Comfortable reaching out to new people and starting conversations
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Reliable and committed to supporting the rescue’s mission
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Self-motivated and able to work independently
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Positive, proactive, and not afraid to ask for support
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Organised enough to track conversations and follow up where needed
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Passionate about animal welfare and making a difference
Desirable (But Not Essential)
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Experience in sales, fundraising, or customer-facing roles
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Experience working with or approaching businesses
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Confidence speaking about a cause or representing an organisation
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Basic admin or tracking skills (e.g. keeping notes of contacts and outcomes)
Additional Information
This is a flexible role that can fit around your schedule, with most outreach able to be done remotely or within your local area. Occasional in-person visits to businesses may be beneficial but are not essential.
Full guidance will be provided, including key information about the rescue and how to approach conversations. We’re looking for someone who can take ownership of this role and grow it over time, helping to build lasting relationships that support the rescue long-term.
Why Volunteer With Us?
Regular support from businesses helps us provide consistent care, plan ahead, and say “yes” to more dogs in need. In this role, every conversation you start has the potential to make a lasting difference.
Role Overview
Our Kennel-Free Rescue Support Volunteers are a vital part of our on-site team, helping us maintain a safe, clean, and well-managed environment for dogs living in carefully managed social groups.
Unlike traditional rescues, our dogs are not kept in individual kennels. Instead, they live in structured, monitored social groups, which requires a highly responsible and safety-conscious approach from everyone on site.
This role is not simply about spending time with dogs—it is about supporting a complex, carefully managed rescue environment where structure, cleanliness, and strict adherence to guidance are essential.
You will work closely with the Centre Manager and experienced team members to ensure all areas are maintained to the highest standard. Your role will evolve over time, starting with non-dog-contact tasks and gradually progressing to supervised interaction once you are fully familiar with the dogs, systems, and safety procedures.
This is a physically active, team-based role that requires reliability, confidence, and a strong understanding of boundaries.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain extremely high standards of cleanliness across rescue facilities and shared spaces
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Clean and sanitise areas used by dogs in line with strict hygiene protocols
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Support preparation and maintenance of living environments for social dog groups
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Carry out non-dog-contact duties during initial training phase (e.g. cleaning non-dog areas, sorting donations, general site upkeep)
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Follow all safety procedures and restricted area rules at all times
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Work closely with the Centre Manager and follow instructions precisely
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Assist with general site upkeep, laundry, waste management, and organisation
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Gradually support supervised dog-related tasks once fully inducted and approved
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Act as a calm, responsible presence within a structured rescue environment
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Be a positive and reliable member of the on-site volunteer team
What We’re Looking For
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Experience working with dogs beyond basic ownership (e.g. rescue, training, handling, or similar environments)
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High standards of cleanliness and comfort with hands-on, sometimes dirty work
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Strong ability to follow instructions exactly and respect boundaries
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Confidence around dogs, with an understanding that safety and structure come first
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Reliable, committed, and able to attend at least one 4-hour shift per week
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Team player with a flexible and positive attitude
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Willingness to learn and adapt within a structured rescue environment
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Respect for site rules, restricted areas, and safety procedures
Important Requirements
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Minimum commitment: 1 x 4-hour shift per week (Mon–Sat, 10am–4pm)
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Must follow strict on-site safety and access protocols
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Must be comfortable starting with no direct dog contact during training phase
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Must understand that progression to dog interaction is gradual and earned through trust, consistency, and training
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Must be willing to work under direction of the Centre Manager at all times
Desirable (But Not Essential)
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Experience in rescue environments or working with groups of dogs
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Understanding of dog behaviour, body language, or socialisation
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Experience in structured care, animal welfare, or similar hands-on roles
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Previous volunteering in high-responsibility environments
Additional Information
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a kennel-free rescue environment where dogs live in carefully managed social groups rather than traditional kennel systems.
Because of this, safety, structure, and consistency are absolutely essential. Volunteers must be willing to respect boundaries, follow instructions at all times, and understand that not all areas of the rescue are accessible to everyone.
While this is a serious and responsibility-led role, it is also incredibly rewarding. Volunteers become a key part of each dog’s journey—helping prepare them for stability, confidence, and ultimately rehoming.
We are a supportive, dedicated team who rely heavily on our on-site volunteers to keep the rescue running safely and effectively.
Why Volunteer With Us?
You won’t just be helping clean a space—you’ll be helping create a safe, structured environment where dogs can learn to trust, socialise, and prepare for their forever homes.
Every shift you do directly contributes to the wellbeing, stability, and future of our dogs.
