Our community dogs are specially-trained activity and therapy dog working alongside our Community Dog Handlers to help people with a range of needs to overcome challenges and develop life skills.
We’re on the lookout for a volunteer who can commit to providing a long-term, secure and loving home for a dog to rest and enjoy life when they are not with their handler. In return, we offer full training, guidance and support in caring for one of our dogs on a day to day basis.
We’re currently looking for a volunteer home in one of the following areas:
Cumbernauld, Royston, Stepps, Lenzie, Moodiesburn, Chryston or Croy.
What does the role involve?
- Commitment to provide a long-term home for a dog
- Care for a dog in-line with Dogs for Good principles of training and guidance from the handler
- Current driving licence and regular access to a vehicle to transport a dog
- A fully fenced (minimum 5ft) safe and secure garden
- A quiet and comfortable living space for a dog to rest in the home
- Access to an outdoor space, suitable for a daily free run
- Children in the home should ideally be over two years of age
Dogs for Good covers all the costs for caring for a dog throughout their working lives.
If this sounds like you, and you’d like to know more about the role, please fill in the form below and a member of the team will be in touch.
This volunteer role will help support our Dementia Dog project, a collaboration between Alzheimer Scotland and Dogs for Good.
