Volunteer Caroline holding volunteer dog team assessment certificate, with black labrador Wilma sitting next to her

Volunteer with your dog

Become part of a life-changing dog volunteer team.

Volunteer Emma with her labradoodle Chewie taking part in community dog walking activity alongside Dogs for Good community dog Lexi. Lexi and Chewie are standing on a log in a forest while Emma stands next to them looking at Chewie.

Share the joy and comfort your dog brings by supporting people in your community.

By volunteering with your dog as a Volunteer Dog Team, you’ll offer uplifting animal assisted support programmes – from gentle wellbeing walks and care home visits to one to one befriending sessions or fun group activities.

Volunteer with pet dog on her lap in a community setting chat with three other people. The dog is wearing an orange bandana and the people are sitting on brown chairs.

No special qualifications are needed. Just a friendly, socially motivated dog, a kind and patient approach, and a heart for making someone's day. We’ll provide all the training you need, along with guidance to help you prepare your dog for their role. Every team completes a friendly, supportive assessment to make sure this rewarding work is a great fit for you and your dog.

We have Volunteer Dog Teams working in selected areas across the UK, including Banbury, Bristol, and parts of Scotland. If you’re interested in volunteering, please complete the enquiry form to tell us more about you and your dog. If it looks like a good match, you’ll be invited to attend an information session to learn more about the role and next steps.

Volunteer with your dog