voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Bravehound Buddy
with BRAVEHOUND (This is not a Fife-based organisation).Volunteer Opportunity No. VO103654 - Created/last updated: 04/02/2026
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OpportunityAbout 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.
Their expert dog trainers provide bespoke support for their Bravehound dogs and their veterans. Once the puppy is about 8 weeks old they are placed with a Bravehound Buddy who then helps with the initial foundations for about 6 months, until an appropriate veteran is matched. The impact of the Bravehound Buddy’s work throughout this phase is invaluable.
In this role, you will care for the welfare of a dog, socialise the dog, and with help from the Bravehound training team, help with training the foundations of an assistance dog, including taking the puppy to various locations to get used to socialisation.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings 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 - All expenses for the dog are covered, including vet bills and food.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 Details This opportunity is undertaken from home. Saltire Award This 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: You can print these opportunity details.
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Other Opportunities
Here are some shortcuts to other, similar opportunities:BRAVEHOUND has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Logistics Volunteer
- Event Volunteer
- Dog Sitter Volunteer
- Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Type of volunteering: Care / Support worker
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