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Volunteering Opportunities
Welcome to our Volunteering Opportunities! Here, you will find a variety of ways to get involved and make a positive impact in community. Whether you're looking to share your skills, meet new people, or simply give back, we have something for everyone. Explore the options available and join us in making a difference!

Fundraiser
Do you love socialising and meeting new people in your area?
You can get involved as a volunteer fundraiser at a range of different events, give as much or as little time as you have to help spread the word about our important work.
No
Suitable for u18?
Guide Dogs
Homebased in your local community (within Derbyshire)
VFO-25-0225

Puppy Raiser
Are you a dog lover? Do you have the time to help raise a life-changing puppy? Would you like to make a difference to someone's life? If you've answered yes to these questions, then this role could be perfect for you!
No
Suitable for u18?
Guide Dogs
You will look after the puppy at home, but will need to travel to Guide Dogs Nottingham (NG8 6BA) when required
VFO-25-0224

Befriender/Chaperone
We are looking for a friendly and engaging volunteer to help with befriending and chaperoning some of our residents.
No
Suitable for u18?
Commlyncx CIC
Swadlincote and Woodville, Derbyshire
VFO-25-0223

Garden Enthusiast Volunteer
We would like to get our residents more engaged in gardening and growing things. We have garden spaces which could be much better utilised and enjoyed if our residents were taught and encouraged to use these spaces and take an interest in the garden and what they can achieve there.
No
Suitable for u18?
Commlyncx CIC
Swadlincote and Woodville, Derbyshire
VFO-25-0222

Cooking Session Coordinator
We are looking for a volunteer to support with delivering cooking sessions for our residents to help boost their confidence and skills with cooking, and preparing them for independent living.
No
Suitable for u18?
Commlyncx CIC
Woodville and Swadlincote, Derbyshire
VFO-25-0221

Breeding Dog Holder - Brood
Do you have space in your home and heart, for a guide dog mum who will be bringing the next generation of guide dogs in the world?
No
Suitable for u18?
Guide Dogs
The dog will live at your home - occasional visits to Guide Dogs National Centre, Leamington Spa (CV33 9WF)
VFO-25-0220

Volunteer Photographer
This volunteer role provides you the opportunity to photograph new-born litters, dogs in training and partnerships as well as event photography and build your own portfolio.
No
Suitable for u18?
Canine Partners
Location varies. Photoshoots which will primarily be based at our National Training Centre (LE12 9SR) but may also be on location (to be agreed with volunteer)
VFO-25-0219

Speaker Volunteer
This role involves providing talks to a variety of groups, schools and organisations within your local area, raising awareness and promoting our fundraising activities.
No
Suitable for u18?
Canine Partners
Location will vary depending on event
VFO-25-0218

Event Volunteer
This role involves supporting with events in your local area throughout the year.
No
Suitable for u18?
Canine Partners
Location varies depending on the events you will support at.
VFO-25-0217

Collections Pot Volunteer
This role involves managing all static collection tins within your local area including identifying opportunities to place a collection tin, emptying the tin and banking the money.
No
Suitable for u18?
Canine Partners
Your local area (anywhere within Derbyshire)
VFO-25-0216

Dog Breeding Volunteer
Would you like to help nurture the next generation of assistance dogs by caring for an incredible canine partner mum?
We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to provide loving homes for our canine mums and support them as they bring future assistance dogs into the world.
No
Suitable for u18?
Canine Partners
The dog will live with you at your home - ideally you will live within one hour’s drive of LE12 9SR post code area
VFO-25-0215

Assistance Dog Training Volunteer
Make a difference by fostering a dog in assistance training on their journey to becoming a life-changing assistance dog! As an Assistance Dog Training volunteer, you’ll provide a loving, stable home environment and support their continued development with guidance from our expert trainers.
No
Suitable for u18?
Canine Partners
The dog will live with you in your house in Derbyshire, however, you will need to take the dog to the training centre for their training in rural Leicestershire (so you need to live within a 30-minute drive of post code LE12 9SR)
VFO-25-0214