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Volunteer Animal Groomer
To assist the animal care team in providing grooming, bathing and coat care for animals housed at the centre
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Volunteer Reception Assistant
To assist the animal care support assistants by acting as the first point of contact for members of the public, supporters and volunteers ensuring that enquiries are dealt with in a professional, caring, informative and timely manner To provide excellent customer service, whether face-to-face, by telephone or email
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Volunteer Maintenance Person
To undertake general maintenance duties, including repairs, renewals and improvements at the animal centre and, on occasion, the Branch charity shops, in compliance with relevant health & safety regulations
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Volunteer Grounds Maintenance Person
To undertake general grounds maintenance duties, including strimming, mowing, weeding, planting, power washing at the animal centre and, on occasion, the Branch charity shops, in compliance with relevant health & safety regulations
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Volunteer Driver (Centre)
To provide transportation for animals in, or coming into, Branch care and support for those animals in foster care, collection of donated goods, collection boxes, animal feeds, establish good customer, supporter and volunteer relations, ensure administrative procedures are maintained
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Testimonials
Testimonials from some of our amazing animal centre volunteers.
Kennel assistant
Chris spends mornings helping with the cleaning and preparing feeds which we provide through enrichment such as kongs, boxes, towels, treat dispensers or lick matts.
I started volunteering with the Lancashire East Branch of the RSPCA in February 2020.
I first thought about volunteering when I ran out of jobs to do at home after retiring. I decided I needed to get out and about and do something with my time and meet new people.
I love dogs but sadly am unable to have my own I so contacted my local RSPCA. I came for my induction and began helping out twice a week working alongside the staff with the dogs.
I thoroughly enjoy what I’m doing and would recommend it to anyone who has time on their hands.
The team at the RSPCA have been great, welcoming and supportive and happy to answer any questions.
I feel I have learnt so much more about dogs and have come such a long way. In fact I now feel confident in what I am doing and can help take some of the pressure off the team at busy times.
- Chris x
Chris will stay on for the afternoon helping to walk and train the dogs. All the dogs adore him.
Dog walking
We have been volunteer dog walkers at RSPCA Lancashire East for many years now.
One of us started in 2009 and the other following two years later. We turn up once a week, with sturdy walking shoes, old clothes, a pocket full of poo bags and a pocket full of treats.
We enjoy taking out two or three dogs each for walks between 30 minutes and an hour.
- June and Glyn x
Kennel assistant
Growing up I have always loved animals, so volunteering for the RSPCA was an easy decision for me.
I wanted to spend some of my spare time working with animals and helping a good cause. I’ve been volunteering with Lancashire East Branch for around 6 months, and I absolutely love it.
I help with cleaning out the kennels, walking the dogs and any other work that needs doing. There’s always time for cuddling the dogs as well!
The staff are very welcoming, friendly, and always make you feel very appreciated for giving your time. It’s so rewarding to see the animals progress under the care of the staff and then go on to find their forever homes.