Ambassador dog volunteer (Suffolk Rehoming Centre - Ipswich)

Bluecross; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Ipswich is looking for Ambassador dog volunteers to assist in socializing and training dogs for rehoming. Responsibilities include bringing your dog for assessments and helping build confidence with nervous dogs. Ideal candidates should have a dog with good social skills and be willing to learn and follow procedures. This role offers hands-on experience in dog behaviour and training, enhancing your skills for a career in this field.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in dog behaviour

Develop skills for CV

Join a team of like-minded people

Responsibilities

• Bring your dog into the centre for assessments and training.
• Help build confidence with nervous dogs in various environments.
• Ensure your ambassador dog passes assessments.

Skills

Own a dog with good social skills

Non-reactive dog

Knowledge of dog body language

Regular or short notice availability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Could your dog be a role model for other dogs? Are you proud of their exemplary social skills?

If your dog enjoys interacting with other dogs and you feel they could help us socialise and assess others in order to help and support them on their rehoming journey, why not find out more about our wonderful Ambassador dog role.

More about this role

Volunteer role

Ambassador dog volunteer

Volunteer manager

Volunteer Coordinator

Where you will be based

Community

Why we want you

Our dog assessments, training and behaviour work are crucial when it comes to successful rehoming. Having good role models and dog friendly dogs that can support us in this process is fundamental.

We would love you to join us and help us help more pets in need

What you will be doing

• Bringing your dog into the centre or meeting us in a local park or area to help with dog assessments and behaviour related training
• Distance work, passing Blue Cross dogs in the park or on the road, helping to build confidence with nervous dogs, socialising puppies
• Your ambassador will need to pass an assessment and be reassessed annually

The skills you need

• Own a dog with good social skills, who enjoys meeting and interacting with new dogs
• A non-reactive dog who is adaptable to different situations and environments
• Knowledge of dog body language
• Regular or short notice availability
• All dogs will need to pass an assessment
• Willingness to learn and follow Blue Cross procedures

What's in it for you

• Make the most of your dog’s great personality and social skills to help other dogs find new homes more quickly
• Develop your practical skills
• Gain hands on experience in dog behaviour and training
• Learn about animal behaviour in a rescue environment
• Develop skills and enhance your CV for a career in animal behaviour
• Join a great team of like-minded people

Disclaimer

Blue Cross holds inclusion as a core organisational value. We positively encourage applications from eligible volunteers regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. We actively embrace our differences and know that it is our differences that make us unique. You are very welcome at Blue Cross, without the need to hide any part of who you are.