Volunteer Dog School Class Assistant
Our Dog School volunteer class assistants support and assist the Dog School Coaches during training classes.
What you'll be doing
- to provide support to the Dog School Coaches so that they can deliver the best training services to dog owners
- to aide owners with training tasks during classes supporting where required on a one-to-one basis
- setting up and packing down the equipment needed for the classes
- to help with any administration needed within the class
- be an ambassador for Dogs Trust and Dog School
- be knowledgeable on the work of Dogs Trust and the purpose of Dog School.
For this role volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
We're looking for someone who
- are passionate about dogs, dog welfare, and rewards-based training
- have a reasonable level of fitness, stamina, and mobility – this includes lifting and carrying of class training equipment
- have confidence around different breeds and sizes of dogs
- have excellent face to face communication skills with the ability to listen
- are confident and have a friendly manner
- have ability to work comfortably in a close-knit team or alone
- have a conscientious with a can-do attitude
- have the ability to follow instructions.
What this role will offer you:
We will provide you with a main contact who will manage your tasks, answer your questions and help you with the volunteer rota. Induction and ongoing role-specific online training, guidance, and support as well as an opportunity to develop your current skills and gain new ones. We will provide a Dogs Trust uniform, alongside recognition of the role you are carrying out in support of Dogs Trust through our Volunteer Merits Scheme.
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