Berkshire Animal Care Volunteer (Dogs)

Are you looking to volunteer with dogs in Berkshire and make a real difference to animals waiting for their forever homes? We are seeking compassionate and reliable volunteers to join the team at National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT).

As a Dogs Animal Care Volunteer, you will play a hands-on role in caring for our pooches while they wait to be rehomed. Your time, patience and dedication will help ensure they remain safe, comfortable and loved until they begin the next chapter of their lives.

If you’ve been searching for a dog rescue volunteer opportunity in Berkshire, this could be the perfect role for you.

Why This Role Is So Important

Our dogs rely on daily care, enrichment and companionship while they wait for their forever families. Volunteers are essential in providing:

• Care and attention

• Exercise and enrichment

• A calm, clean and safe environment

By volunteering with our animal care team, you’ll directly support each dog’s wellbeing and help prepare them for successful rehoming.

How You Can Support Our Dogs

As a Berkshire Animal Care Volunteer, you will work alongside our experienced animal care staff, following established ways of working in animal care, nutrition, training, walking and health & safety.

Typical tasks include:

• Preparing meals in our animal kitchen and providing fresh water

• Taking dogs for their daily walks

• Cleaning kennels to maintain a safe and hygienic environment

• Assisting with laundry

• Providing enrichment, affection and companionship

• Supporting staff with day-to-day animal care routines

This is a practical and rewarding hands-on animal volunteering role where no two days are the same.

What You’ll Gain From Volunteering

Volunteering with NAWT offers more than just time with dogs. As part of our Berkshire team, you will receive:

• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of rescue dogs

• Training to enhance your skills and experience in animal care

• Time to de-stress by spending quality time with animals

• The chance to join a supportive team and make new friends

• Tea and coffee provided during your shift

If you’re considering a future career in animal care, veterinary work or dog training, this animal care volunteer role in Berkshire can provide valuable experience.

Who We’re Looking For

You would be well suited to this role if you:

• Enjoy spending time with dogs and supporting their individual needs

• Are relatively fit and healthy (as the role involves walking and cleaning)

• Are compassionate, patient and understanding

• Enjoy being part of a team and are happy to follow instructions

• Have an interest in animal welfare and the work of NAWT

Previous animal care experience is welcome but not essential – full training and guidance will be provided.

Flexible Volunteer Shifts Available

We offer flexible volunteering opportunities in Berkshire to suit a variety of schedules. Whether you can commit regularly or offer occasional support, we would love to hear from you.

Please visit our website to check current availability and shift options.

Apply to Become a Berkshire Dogs Animal Care Volunteer

If you’re ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of rescue dogs, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

Join us as a Berkshire Dogs Animal Care Volunteer and help give our dogs the care, confidence and love they need before finding their forever homes.

Apply today and start your volunteering journey with NAWT.