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
Book Donations Coordinator
Help turn donated books into vital funds for the rescue. This role involves collecting book donations, sorting and assessing their value, and identifying opportunities to generate income through resale or auctions.
Location: Ayr (on-site at the rescue) + off-site collection
Time Commitment: Approx. 1–2 days per month at the rescue, plus monthly collection of donations
Vinted Sales Coordinator
Our Vinted Sales Coordinator plays a key role in turning donated clothing and accessories into vital funds for the rescue. This is a creative and hands-on role, perfect for someone who enjoys fashion, selling, and making an impact.
Location: Ayr (on-site at the rescue) + remote listing work
Time Commitment: Approx. 1–2 days per month, plus monthly collection of items
Fundraising Events Coordinator
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.
Location: Ayr (rescue-based preparation) + local events
Time Commitment: Flexible, based around events (including weekends), plus preparation and follow-up time
Corporate Fundraising Champion
Our Corporate Fundraising Champion helps us build meaningful relationships with local businesses to support the rescue and rehoming of stray dogs.
This role is all about people, confidence, and making connections. You’ll reach out to local companies—whether that’s through calls, emails, or popping in for a chat—to introduce our rescue, share what we do, and explore opportunities for support.
Location: Flexible (remote and within the local community)
Time Commitment: Approx. 2–3 days per month
Charity Administrator
Become the organisational heart of Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO by providing essential administrative support to our Board of Trustees and General Manager. You'll respond to enquiries, research information, obtain quotations, maintain records, follow up actions and help keep the charity running smoothly behind the scenes.
Location: Remote, home-based.
Time Commitment: Approximately 4-5 hours per week.
Trustee – Income Generation & Partnerships
Lead one of the most important areas of Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO's future. Working closely with the Board, General Manager and a growing team of volunteers, you'll provide strategic leadership, build valuable relationships and help create sustainable funding that enables more dogs to receive life-changing care.
Location: Remote, home-based.
Time Commitment: Approximately 4-5 hours per week, plus attendance at quarterly board meetings
Marketing and Social Media Co-Ordinator
Help tell the stories that change dogs' lives. As our Marketing & Social Media Coordinator, you'll manage our Facebook, Instagram and TikTok channels, creating engaging content that promotes our dogs, fundraising campaigns, volunteers and events.
Location: Remote, home-based.
Time Commitment: Approximately 4 hours per week.
Adoptions Co-Ordinator
Play a vital role in helping rescue dogs find their forever homes. As our Adoptions Coordinator, you'll guide adopters through every stage of the adoption journey, from responding to enquiries and coordinating home checks to issuing contracts and providing post-adoption support.
Location: Remote, home-based.
Time Commitment: Approximately 6-7 hours per week.
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
Every successful rescue relies on people working together behind the scenes. At Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO, we're looking for a highly organised, proactive and reliable Charity Administrator to provide essential administrative support to our Board of Trustees and General Manager.
This is a varied and rewarding role that helps keep the charity running smoothly. You'll become an integral member of our team, providing the day-to-day administrative support that allows our volunteers, coordinators and Trustees to focus on what they do best—giving rescue dogs the care, rehabilitation and second chances they deserve.
No two weeks will be the same. One day you might be responding to general enquiries received by email or Facebook, the next you could be researching suppliers, obtaining quotations, following up outstanding actions, filing important documents or helping coordinate tasks across the team. You'll enjoy variety, be comfortable switching between different activities and take pride in keeping things organised and moving forward.
We're looking for someone who is confident working independently and doesn't wait to be asked what to do next. You'll be proactive, well organised and happy communicating by email and telephone with members of the public, volunteers, suppliers and partner organisations. You'll also provide regular updates on the tasks you're managing, ensuring the wider team has visibility of progress and priorities.
The role is home-based and flexible, requiring an average commitment of around 4-5 hours per week, although this may vary depending on what's happening across the rescue. Please note that regular check ins throughout the week will be needed to ensure we respond quickly to any emails and requests. While applicants from anywhere are welcome, someone with knowledge of the local Ayrshire area would be a real advantage, particularly when researching local suppliers, services and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
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Providing general administrative support to the Board of Trustees and General Manager.
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Responding to general enquiries received by email and social media.
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Researching information, obtaining quotations and contacting suppliers when required.
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Maintaining accurate records, filing documents and supporting the organisation of charity information.
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Following up outstanding actions and helping coordinate tasks across the team.
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Communicating professionally with volunteers, supporters and external organisations.
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Providing regular updates on the progress of allocated tasks.
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Helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the charity.
What We’re Looking For
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Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
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Strong written and verbal communication.
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Confidence using email, Microsoft Office and online systems.
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A professional and friendly telephone manner.
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The ability to work independently, manage priorities and use your own initiative.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
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A flexible and positive approach to supporting a busy charity team.
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Around 4-5 hours throughout the week to dedicate to the role.
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A passion for animal welfare and the work of Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO.
Why Volunteer With Us?
If you're someone who enjoys making a difference behind the scenes, this is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to support a growing charity. Every task you complete helps strengthen our team, allowing us to focus on what matters most—giving vulnerable dogs the care, rehabilitation and loving homes they deserve.
Role Overview
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference? Do you have the confidence to build relationships, identify opportunities and help a growing charity thrive?
Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Trustee – Income Generation & Partnerships to join our Board and lead one of the charity's most important strategic priorities.
As a kennel-free rescue, we provide exceptional care and rehabilitation for dogs who have often experienced neglect, abandonment or hardship. To continue delivering this life-changing work, we need to secure sustainable funding and build long-term partnerships with businesses, trusts and grant providers. This role will be instrumental in helping us achieve that.
Working alongside our Chair, General Manager and a small team of dedicated volunteers, you'll provide strategic leadership for the charity's income generation activities. You'll oversee grants, trusts and corporate partnerships while identifying new opportunities to diversify and grow our income. You'll develop relationships, coordinate activity and help create a sustainable pipeline of funding and support.
A key part of the role will be growing and leading a team of volunteers, providing direction, coordination and encouragement while ensuring opportunities are identified, tracked and progressed. You'll help build a collaborative team that can maximise the charity's fundraising potential.
We're looking for someone who is proactive, enjoys taking the initiative and is confident communicating with businesses, trusts and other organisations. You'll work closely with our General Manager to understand the projects requiring funding and help develop compelling, professional and empathetic communications that showcase the impact of our work.
You'll develop plans, set priorities and report regularly to the Board, providing monthly written updates and attending quarterly Trustee meetings. While experience in fundraising, grant funding or corporate partnerships would be advantageous, we're equally keen to hear from people with backgrounds in business development, relationship management, account management, project management, sales or communications who are looking to use their skills to support a worthwhile cause.
Key Responsibilities
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Leading the charity's income generation and partnership strategy at Board level.
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Identifying and coordinating grant, trust and corporate funding opportunities.
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Exploring new income streams and strategic partnerships.
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Recruiting, developing and supporting a team of volunteers.
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Building relationships with businesses, trusts, foundations and funding organisations.
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Working with the General Manager to identify funding priorities and develop engaging proposals and communications.
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Tracking progress, setting objectives and reporting regularly to the Board.
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Helping secure the funding that enables more dogs to receive the care, rehabilitation and second chances they deserve.
What We’re Looking For
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A proactive, organised and self-motivated individual.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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Confidence engaging with businesses and external organisations.
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The ability to lead projects and motivate volunteers.
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A strategic mindset with the confidence to work independently.
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Approximately 4-5 hours per week, including attendance at quarterly Board meetings and monthly written updates.
Why Volunteer With Us?
If you're looking for an opportunity to use your professional skills to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Every grant secured, every partnership developed and every new income stream created helps Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO rescue more dogs, provide exceptional care and give vulnerable dogs the brighter future they deserve.
Role Overview
Every rescued dog has a story worth telling. Every adoption, fundraising appeal and success story has the power to inspire someone to help. Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO is looking for a creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated Marketing & Social Media Coordinator to help us share those stories and grow our reach.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys creating engaging content, has a passion for social media and wants to use their creativity to make a genuine difference to the lives of rescue dogs.
Working closely with the Board of Trustees and our website team, you'll help shape how the charity communicates with supporters, adopters, volunteers and the wider community. You'll be responsible for ensuring our social media platforms remain active, engaging and reflective of the incredible work taking place across the rescue.
We're looking for someone who is confident managing Facebook, Instagram and TikTok and who enjoys creating content that informs, inspires and encourages people to get involved. Whether you're celebrating a successful adoption, promoting a fundraising event, sharing a dog's journey or highlighting volunteer opportunities, you'll ensure our messaging remains professional, engaging and consistent across all platforms.
This isn't a role where you'll be waiting for instructions or content to arrive in your inbox. We're looking for someone who can take the initiative, identify stories as they happen, develop creative ideas and plan content that supports the charity's priorities. You'll work independently while collaborating with the Board to understand monthly campaigns, fundraising initiatives and key objectives, helping to ensure our communications support the wider goals of the charity.
You'll also work alongside our website team to maintain consistent messaging and branding across all of our communications, helping to strengthen awareness of Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO and encourage more people to support our work.
Key Responsibilities
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Managing the charity's Facebook, Instagram and TikTok accounts.
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Creating engaging, informative and inspiring content.
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Developing regular social media posts that reflect the rescue's activities and priorities.
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Working with the Board to support fundraising campaigns, adoption appeals, events and volunteer recruitment.
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Collaborating with our website team to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
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Monitoring engagement and responding or escalating enquiries where appropriate.
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Identifying opportunities to grow our online community and increase awareness of the charity.
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Providing updates to the Board on marketing activity and future opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
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Experience managing social media platforms, particularly Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
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Excellent written communication and storytelling skills.
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Creativity, initiative and confidence working independently.
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Good organisational skills and the ability to plan and schedule content.
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An understanding of how engaging digital content can help grow a charity's impact.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
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A minimum of 4 hours per week to monitor activity and maintain a regular online presence.
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A genuine passion for animal welfare and the work of Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO.
Why Volunteer With Us?
This is a flexible, home-based volunteer opportunity that offers the chance to make a visible and lasting impact. Every post you create has the potential to find a dog their forever home, recruit a new volunteer, inspire a donation or introduce someone to Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO for the very first time.
For the right person, this role could also develop into a Trustee position, helping shape the future marketing and communications strategy of our growing charity.
Role Overview
Every successful adoption starts with a conversation. At Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO, we're looking for an organised, compassionate and proactive Adoptions Coordinator to help guide adopters through one of the most important journeys they'll ever take.
This is a rewarding role that sits at the heart of our rescue. As the first point of contact for many prospective adopters, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming, professional and supportive experience while helping us find the right homes for the right dogs.
Working closely with our General Manager, you'll coordinate every stage of the adoption process—from responding to enquiries and reviewing applications through to organising home checks, issuing adoption paperwork and providing ongoing support once a dog has settled into its new home.
You'll be responsible for ensuring every application is progressed efficiently, accurately and with empathy. You'll communicate with applicants across a variety of platforms, coordinate with our volunteer home-checking team, track each application through our internal systems and Facebook coordination group, and make sure all paperwork and records are completed and securely maintained.
This role also involves supporting people who need to surrender their dogs into our care, as well as delivering difficult news when applications are unsuccessful. We're looking for someone who can communicate honestly and professionally while always showing kindness, empathy and understanding.
The ideal person will be highly organised, confident managing multiple enquiries at once and comfortable working independently. You'll be proactive, responsive and able to prioritise effectively, recognising that timely communication can make all the difference in securing the right home for a dog.
As this role is central to our rescue operations, you'll become an important member of our wider team, working closely with the General Manager, home-check volunteers and fellow coordinators to ensure every adoption is managed smoothly from beginning to end.
This position is primarily home-based with flexible working, although you'll need to be available throughout the week to monitor enquiries and respond promptly where possible. The role requires an average commitment of around 6–7 hours per week, although this may vary depending on adoption activity.
Key Responsibilities
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Responding to adoption enquiries across multiple platforms.
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Tracking adoption applications and working with the General Manager to progress suitable matches.
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Coordinating home checks with our volunteer home-checking team.
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Providing feedback following home checks where appropriate.
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Managing adoption records and tracking applications through our internal systems.
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Preparing and issuing adoption contracts, welcome information and support materials.
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Collecting, filing and maintaining adoption documentation.
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Providing post-adoption support and follow-up with adopters.
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Responding to dog surrender enquiries with empathy and professionalism.
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Working collaboratively with the wider rescue team to deliver the best possible experience for both dogs and adopters.
What We’re Looking For
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Excellent organisational and administration skills.
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Outstanding written and verbal communication.
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A compassionate, empathetic and professional approach.
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Confidence handling sensitive conversations and difficult decisions.
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online tracking systems.
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The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently whilst maintaining confidentiality
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Experience in customer service, administration or dog rescue would be an advantage.
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A genuine passion for animal welfare and helping dogs find loving forever homes.
Why Volunteer With Us?
This role may initially be offered as a volunteer coordinator position, with the opportunity to develop into a Trustee role for the right individual as they gain experience and become involved in the strategic direction of the charity.
If you'd like to use your organisational skills to help transform the lives of rescue dogs and the families who welcome them home, we'd love to hear from you.
