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What we're looking for: A friendly face to welcome visitors and animals to our rescue centre in Whitminster, answering their questions, and directing them to the appropriate member of staff. You will also help make sure the Teckels shop is well stocked, clean and tidy, and looks its best.
This role is ideal for someone with excellent customer service and communication skills, able to deal with a wide range of people visiting in person or over the phone. An eye for detail is helpful for processing admin and making bookings.
Our rescue centre can get very busy, so it is important you are comfortable working in a fast paced environment and have the ability to multi task. You may be the first person someone meets at Teckels, so you will need to be polite, helpful, understanding and discreet, able to handle sensitive situations.
When you can help: We are looking for Welcome Volunteers on a Wednesday and Sunday afternoon, and all day Saturday
What we can offer you:
- An induction, ongoing support, and training
- An opportunity to meet new people
- Gain experience, learn new skills, and make a difference
- A reference for studying or employment
- The chance to meet lots of cat and dogs
- A dedicated volunteer coordinator for check ins and support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Thank you for your interest in becoming a trustee at The Mare and Foal Sanctuary
About The Mare and Foal Sanctuary
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary rescues horses and ponies that have been abandoned, neglected or abused.
Together with our supporters, we ensure that horses and ponies have a sanctuary for life. Most horses and ponies are given care for life through our network of knowledgeable carers. Those horses and ponies with more complex needs are cared for in our peaceful sanctuaries.
Our charity was founded on the principles that horses and ponies, as sentient beings, and close companions of people over the centuries, have a value and a purpose. They deserve our kindness and care.
The benefits to you
The benefits of becoming a trustee are not only in the interests of our charity. As an individual, it is also an excellent personal development opportunity and includes the following benefits:
· Contributing your skills and expertise to a cause that is important to you
· Playing a fundamental role in the strategic development of the organisation
· Gaining valuable experience and learning new skills within a leadership role
· Challenging yourself by applying your skills in a different environment
· Gaining non-executive board experience in a supportive, developmentally focused culture
· Learning from other trustees and gaining new insights from seeing how others respond to situations and make decisions.
Application Process
The attached recruitment pack will introduce you to our charity, our leadership team and the role of trustee. You’ll also find details of how to apply.
We welcome people from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds from the charity, corporate and public sector as trustees.
Please follow the application instructions within the Recruitment Pack
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- Role Purpose:
Help grow the sanctuary's network of supporters by building relationships with businesses, brands, media, influencers, and community organizations to increase awareness, secure donations, sponsorships, and create partnership opportunities that support dog rescue and adoption efforts.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify potential corporate partners, sponsors, and donors
- Reach out to local and international businesses
- Develop sponsorship and fundraising opportunities
- Build relationships with pet brands, retailers, and service providers
- Contact influencers, creators, and media outlets
- Seek in-kind donations (food, supplies, veterinary support, transport, etc.)
- Promote adoption campaigns through partnerships
- Maintain a database of contacts and opportunities
- Represent the sanctuary professionally in external communications
Ideal Skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience in sales, fundraising, partnerships, PR, marketing, or business development is a plus
- Comfortable with email outreach and networking
- Passion for animal welfare
- Self-motivated and organized
By helping secure partnerships and sponsorships, you will directly support the care of rescue dogs, increase adoption opportunities, and help the sanctuary reach more supporters worldwide.
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For the public benefit and advancement of animal welfare in Europe by the relieving of the suffering of animals.
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