Welcome Volunteer

We’re looking for friendly faces to welcome visitors and animals to our rescue centre in Whitminster, answering enquiries, processing admin, and making sure our reception area is always looking its best.

What you’ll be doing

  • Welcoming visitors, answering their questions, and signposting to staff
  • Processing admin, bookings, and taking payments over the phone and in person
  • Helping keep the Teckels shop clean, tidy, and well stocked

What you’ll need

  • Great communication skills and a friendly manner, able to deal with a wide range of people
  • An eye for detail with strong organisation skills and the ability to multitask
  • Comfortable being around dogs and cats
  • Polite, discreet, and understanding, with the ability to handle sensitive situations

What’s in it for you

  • An induction, ongoing support, and training
  • Meet new people (and plenty of cats and dogs)
  • Gain experience, learn new skills, and make a real difference to animals
  • A reference for studying or employment
 

For more information about the role, please see the role description. If you’d like to join us, please apply now!

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