Volunteer for us

We have an exciting opportunity for supporters of Bath Cats & Dogs Home who may not be able to commit to a weekly volunteer slot to get involved in events throughout the year. This varied role offers you the chance to experience different volunteering positions, ranging from street collections and in-store fundraising drives to large events including the Bath Half Marathon and our annual Wag Walk. Each of these events are equally important to raising vital funds for the Home as well as raising our profile in the community.

About the Role 

Volunteering at events offers you the opportunity to meet other volunteers and learn about how you each support the Home. Events volunteering can demonstrate how Bath Cats & Dogs Home has touched so many people's lives. You will meet former residents of Bath Cats & Dogs Home at Wag Walk and hear about their adoption journey, as well hearing from runners at the Bath Half why they are fundraising for us. If you have a relaxed dog that likes meeting people, you are welcome to bring them along with you to street collections and fundraising drives as this is always a conversation starter! 

Booked events for 2024/2025: 

• Street collections in Bath
• Fundraising drives at Pets at Home's Bath and Trowbridge stores
• The Bath Half Marathon 

Most events take place during the day on weekends, with the exception of Pets at Home's Santa Paws fundraising drive, which includes some weekdays. 

About You

If you have a love for animals, are outgoing and enjoy meeting new people, this may be the volunteering role for you! You will need to be confident and have an approachable nature as you will be speaking with members of the public about the work that we do. At street collections, the Bath Half Marathon and Wag Walk, you may be required to stand for over an hour at a time, which should be considered upon application. 

All volunteers are required to complete online Health & Safety training prior to their start date. Due to insurance restrictions, all volunteers must be over the age of 18. 

Click on the link below complete the application form. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Hayley Crymble, Volunteer Engagement Manager on hayleycrymble@bcdh.org.uk.  

We are seeking a friendly and conscientious volunteer to assist with our retail operation by sorting and preparing items that have kindly been donated to our charity shop drop-off point here at the Home. Working alongside our E-Commerce Manager on a Wednesday morning, this volunteer will play an integral role in the day-to-day running of our charity and online shops.

About the role

The sorting of donations is the starting point of all fundraising within our retail operation which enables us to continue to care for animals in need. Once donated, items need to be sorted into those suitable for sale in one of our four charity shops, higher value or niche items for our eBay shop and unfortunately those we cannot sell, which will be recycled where possible. You will work closely with the E-Commerce Manager who will support you with selecting where we can raise the most funds per item. Your key activities could include: 

• Sorting and selecting items ready for sale in our charity or online shops
• Keeping our donations sorting area organised
• Transporting items from our donation port to our sorting area (on-site)
• Preparing items for delivery to shops 
• Preparing items for recycling collections 
• Assisting with the research of item values 

You will be based here at Bath Cats & Dogs Home, The Avenue, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AZ. 

About you 

You will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a love for animals. Good communication, attention to detail and rationality are the key to a successful donation sorting volunteer. There is a manual handling element to the role as well as some lone working so this should be considered upon application.

Full in person training will be provided for donation sorting and retail guidelines, as well as our waste management and recycling processes. All staff and volunteers are required to complete online Health & Safety training prior to their start date. Due to insurance restrictions, all volunteers must be over the age of 18. 

To support our existing donations sorting team, we require volunteers to make a weekly commitment of at least 2 hours on a Wednesday morning. 

Click the link below to complete an application form. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Hayley Crymble, Volunteer Engagement Manager, at hayleycrymble@bcdh.org.uk

Volunteer Van Drivers play an integral role in the day-to-day running of both our charity shops in Bath, Bradford-on-Avon, Frome and Trowbridge, and on-site at Bath Cats & Dogs Home. As our retail operation has grown, so has our need for friendly van drivers to represent the charity out on the road delivering to and collecting stock from our five charity shops. In addition to this, our Van Drivers also support our outreach work in the local community by delivering vital food donations to two foodbanks on a monthly basis. 

About The Role

As a Volunteer Van Driver's Mate for Bath Cats and Dogs Home, you will play a vital role in our weekly operations by driving our van through Bath City Centre, North Somerset, and West Wiltshire. Your main duties will include collecting generous donations and delivering sorted stock and other sundries to our five charity shops. This essential role helps ensure our shops are well-stocked, contributing to the care and support of animals in need. You’ll be assisting with loading and unloading items, driving the van whilst following safe protocols, and enjoying friendly interactions with donors, staff and volunteers.

About You

You will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a love for animals, a clean licence, with ideally, some previous experience of driving vans. There is a manual handling element to the role so this should be considered on application.

At present, the need for volunteer support in this role is as a driver's mate to our Volunteer Van Driver on Thursdays 9:30am-2pm, but this could change in the future as our retail operation grows. 

How to Apply

All volunteers are required to complete core online Health & Safety training prior to their start date. For this role, there will also be a requirement to complete a licence check and driver assessment training. Due to insurance restrictions, we can only take on volunteers over the age of 18.

Click the link below to complete an application form. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Hayley Crymble, Volunteer Engagement Manager, hayleycrymble@bcdh.org.uk

The Together Project

Established in 2018, the Together Project is a community outreach project delivered by a team of volunteer vets and non-clinical volunteers to provide non-judgmental veterinary advice, treatment and care to the pets of vulnerably housed and homeless people in Bath. Working in partnership with local homeless charities Julian House and Genesis Trust, the team understands the strong bond between an owner and a pet, and that for many, a pet can be a lifeline, so they aim to do whatever they can to keep these beloved pets together with their owners.

We are seeking kind, empathetic and understanding volunteers to join our award-winning Together Project team and would love to hear from vets and vet nurses (RVN) interested in joining the project. 

About the Role

Currently the Together Project team run two clinics per month, one at the Genesis Trust Gateway Centre on a Friday morning, and the second on a Saturday afternoon, where they take to the streets to seek out service users who may not have made it to the Friday clinic, as well as raise awareness of the project. During a clinic, the volunteers will:

• Earn trust from people in marginalised communities by demonstrating true care for their pets
• Register new service users and encourage their attendance at monthly clinics, promoting responsible pet ownership regardless of living situation
• Catch up with service users and their pets, building relationships and ensuring consistency of treatment where possible
• Provide preventative treatment such as vaccinations and parasite treatment
• Provide treatment for illness and injury, as well as emergency intervention when necessary
• Act as ambassadors for the project and Bath Cats & Dogs Home

About You

We would love to hear from vets and vet nurses who can give 2 hours per month to support the Together Project. You will need to be outgoing, approachable and have an understanding nature as trust from Together Project service users is hard-won and not guaranteed.

This is an exciting opportunity for vets and vet nurses interested in applying their knowledge and experience to an outreach programme aiming to improve the lives of marginalised people and empowering them to best care for their beloved pets. Taking your clinical knowledge out of the practice and into the community, you will be reaching out to people who love their pets wholeheartedly but may not feel able to ask for help.

How to Apply

All staff and volunteers are required to complete online Health & Safety training prior to their start date. Vets and nurses will need to have clinical insurance provided by their employer. Due to insurance restrictions, we can only take on volunteers over the age of 18.

Click the link below to complete an application form. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Hayley Crymble, Volunteer Engagement Manager, at hayleycrymble@bcdh.org.uk

Our shop in picturesque Bradford on Avon is seeking friendly volunteers to engage with customers on the shop floor and assist with behind the scenes tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to expand and develop your retail skills within a charity environment and gain work experience, transferable to your CV. This voluntary role is a great way to meet new people, be part of a team, gain self-confidence and be a major part of helping unwanted and abandoned animals in need. There are plenty of opportunities here to meet your interests and availability. 

We are particularly interested in hearing from people available to volunteer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. 

Role Profile

Our shop volunteers play an integral role in the day-to-day running of our charity shops and the maximising of sales to support Bath Cats & Dogs Home. Whether you prefer working behind the scenes or on the shop floor in a customer facing role there are plenty of tasks to get involved with.

Your activities could include:

• Assisting and serving customers on the till
• Providing excellent customer service on the shop floor
• Creating attractive displays and assisting with the visual merchandising of the shop
• Receiving donations from the public and promoting our Gift Aid scheme
• Other daily tasks including cleaning, tidying, dusting and hoovering

About You

You will be an enthusiastic individual with a love for animals and charity shops. You will be well presented, friendly and enjoy meeting new people. It is vital you are reliable and trustworthy and able to offer a regular set of hours each week to fit with shop needs. Previous retail experience is an advantage but is not essential. There is a manual handling element to the role so this should be considered on application.

Full in person training will be provided for donation sorting and retail guidelines, as well as our waste management and recycling processes.

How to Apply

All staff and volunteers are required to complete online Health & Safety training prior to their start date. Due to insurance restrictions, we can only take on volunteers over the age of 18. 

Click on the link below complete the application form. If we feel that you are suitable for this role, you will then be invited for a taster session in the shop. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Hayley Crymble, Volunteer Engagement Manager on hayleycrymble@bcdh.org.uk.  

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to expand and develop your retail skills within a charity environment and gain work experience, transferable to your CV. This voluntary role is a great way to meet new people, be part of a team, gain self-confidence and be a major part of helping unwanted and abandoned animals in need. You'll be working in a popular shop in Trowbridge's busy The Shires shopping centre. 

We currently need volunteer support in the Trowbridge shop on Thursday mornings or all day on Fridays, operating the till and engaging with customers. 

Role Profile

Our shop volunteers play an integral role in the day-to-day running of our charity shops and the maximising of sales to support Bath Cats & Dogs Home. Whether you prefer working behind the scenes or on the shop floor in a customer facing role there are plenty of tasks to get involved with.

Your activities could include:

• Assisting and serving customers on the till
• Providing excellent customer service on the shop floor
• Creating attractive displays and assisting with the visual merchandising of the shop
• Receiving donations from the public and promoting our Gift Aid scheme
• Other daily tasks including cleaning, tidying, dusting and hoovering 

About You

You will be an enthusiastic individual with a love for animals and charity shops. You will be well presented, friendly and enjoy meeting new people. It is vital you are reliable and trustworthy and able to offer a regular set of hours each week to fit with shop needs. Previous retail experience is an advantage but is not essential. There is a manual handling element to the role so this should be considered on application.

Full in person training will be provided for donation sorting and retail guidelines, as well as our waste management and recycling processes.

How to Apply

All staff and volunteers are required to complete online Health & Safety training prior to their start date. Due to insurance restrictions, we can only take on volunteers over the age of 18. 

Click on the link below complete the application form. If we feel that you are suitable for this role, you will then be invited for a taster session in the shop. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Hayley Crymble, Volunteer Engagement Manager on hayleycrymble@bcdh.org.uk. 

We have the opportunity for volunteers who have a passion for retail and animals to join the team at our brand new charity shop on George Street in the city centre. This is an exciting time for us and we are looking forward to growing a friendly team in this new retail hub for the charity. There are plenty of roles available to suit your interests and availability. 

The George Street shop is our retail hub as it is also home to our E-Commerce operation. The friendly team working at George Street are happy for potential volunteers to explore the areas that are of interest to them, so if you love researching books or obscure bands, possibly discovering that a donation could raise hundreds for us by being sold online, then perhaps you'd enjoy working within our E-Commerce team!

We are seeking more volunteers to join our bustling George Street team on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Sundays. 

Role Profile

Our shop volunteers play an integral role in the day-to-day running of our charity shops and the maximising of sales to support Bath Cats & Dogs Home. Whether you prefer working behind the scenes or on the shop floor in a customer facing role there are plenty of tasks to get involved with.

Your activities could include:

• Assisting and serving customers on the till
• Providing excellent customer service on the shop floor
• Creating attractive displays and assisting with the visual merchandising of the shop
• Receiving donations from the public and promoting our Gift Aid scheme
• Assisting with the processing of donated stock, including sorting, steaming and hanging of items
• Other daily tasks including cleaning, tidying, dusting and hoovering 

About You

You will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a love for animals. Good communication and customer care skills are key to a successful charity shop so the ability to work as part of a team and with the general public is desirable. There is a manual handling element to the role so this should be considered on application. The hours are flexible although we ask for a regular commitment of a few hours each week.

Full in person training will be provided for donation sorting and retail guidelines, as well as our waste management and recycling processes.

How to Apply

All staff and volunteers are required to complete online Health & Safety training prior to their start date. Due to insurance restrictions, we can only take on volunteers over the age of 18. 

Click on the link below complete the application form. If we feel that you are suitable for this role, you will then be invited for a taster session in the shop. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Hayley Crymble, Volunteer Engagement Manager on hayleycrymble@bcdh.org.uk.