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  • Dog Sitter Volunteer
    with BRAVEHOUND (This is not a Fife-based organisation).

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO103651 - Created/last updated: 04/02/2026



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    About this opportunity:Bravehound aims to help heal the invisible wounds of military veterans with their specially trained assistance dogs. They provide assistance dogs to veterans who have a clinical diagnosis of a mental health condition such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression and anxiety.
    As a Bravehound Dog Sitter you will provide care for a Bravehound Dog on a short-term basis, whilst the veteran or regular volunteer Bravehound Buddy is away and cannot have the Bravehound with them.
    Bravehound will carry out a home visit to ensure that your environment is suitable for this role. You will be given all the equipment and food required for their stay with you, as well as a complete handover about the dog.
    The Bravehound Dog Sitter Volunteer is a very ad- hoc role, but a valued role as they need to have people they can turn to especially in an emergency.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Volunteers are given an induction to Bravehound, and will be given any relevant training for the role. Support will be available from the operations manager.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Reasonable expenses are reimbursed. All equipment and food needed for the dog will be provided at handover.

    Experience required:Volunteers should be comfortable around animals and able to provide a good level of care. A home visit will be required to ensure your home is a safe environment for the dog.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Other

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThis opportunity is undertaken from home.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

    What Now?

    To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

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BRAVEHOUND has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
  - Logistics Volunteer
  - Event Volunteer
  - Bravehound Buddy
  - Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Type of volunteering: Care / Support worker
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