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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Event Volunteer
with Canine PartnersVolunteer Opportunity No. VO104169 - Created/last updated: 04/02/2026
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Do you love meeting people and being part of the action? As an Event Volunteer, you’ll represent Canine Partners at local events, helping to raise awareness, chatting to attendees, taking donations, and supporting on-the-day activities like setting up, selling raffle tickets, and packing down.
This role involves supporting Canine Partners with events in your local area throughout the year.
What’s involved
- Raising awareness of Canine Partners and what we do by speaking to event attendees
- Promoting fundraising activities at the event (selling raffle tickets, etc)
- Handing out leaflets, taking donations
- Set up and pack away on event day
- Passing on any leads to the Community Fundraising team
This fun and flexible role is perfect for friendly, outgoing people who enjoy getting involved in their community. Whether you can help once or regularly, every event you support makes a big difference.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: You will receive ongoing training and support from a named contact. Training is held remotely, which includes guidance on cash handling. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Mileage is paid at 45 pence per mile, public transport is paid at cost. Other expenses, such as subsistence, can be discussed with the volunteer’s named contact. All expenses are paid monthly through BACS.Experience required: • Polite, confident and personable manner • Excellent customer service skills Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details This opportunity is in various locations in the local area; volunteers can request the area they are able and willing to travel to. 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:Canine Partners has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Fundraising Group Leader
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