Volunteers Make the Difference
UK Spaniel Rescue is run entirely by volunteers, and our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.
We want volunteering with us to be a positive and rewarding experience. We’ll support you in your role and reimburse agreed travel expenses where applicable.
Interested in joining us? Explore our volunteer roles below and find out how you can help.
Alphie
Adopted October 2025
Why Volunteer?
People volunteer for all sorts of reasons. You might want to support a cause that matters to you, meet new people, use skills you already have, learn something new, or simply make a difference.
Whatever your reason, your time and skills can help us give more Spaniels the care and support they need.
What You Can Expect From Us
UK Spaniel Rescue is run entirely by volunteers, and we understand how valuable your time is. We want you to feel supported and appreciated while you’re volunteering with us.
As a UK Spaniel Rescue volunteer:
- You will be given a Volunteer Agreement explaining your role and responsibilities.
- We will provide support while you are volunteering with us.
- Your role will be flexible and based on what you are able to offer.
- Agreed out-of-pocket expenses can be reimbursed.
- We ask volunteers to use WhatsApp wherever possible so we can communicate quickly with individuals or groups when needed.
- You will always be treated fairly and with respect.
Volunteers' Rights
As a volunteer, you do not have a contract of employment and therefore do not have the same rights as an employee or worker.
UK Spaniel Rescue will provide you with a Volunteer Agreement which sets out the expectations and responsibilities of both you and the rescue.
For more information about volunteers’ rights, please visit the GOV.UK website.
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Volunteer Roles
There are lots of ways you can help UK Spaniel Rescue. Take a look at our current volunteer opportunities below to find out more about each role.
Adoption Co-ordinator
Helping our dogs find the right homes
Our Adoption Co-ordinators guide each dog through the rehoming process, from the initial contact through to finding their forever home.
Meet & Greet Facilitator
Helping Families Meet Their New Dog
Our Meet & Greet volunteers help potential adopters meet their chosen dog locally, making the process easier for families who can’t travel long distances.
Fundraising Admin
Helping Us Raise Funds for the Dogs
Our Fundraising Admin helps organise fundraising activities and raise awareness of the vital funds needed to care for the dogs in our rescue.
Social Media Volunteer
Helping Us Spread the Word
Our Social Media volunteers help us share the stories of our dogs, promote our work and reach more people who can support UK Spaniel Rescue.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’ve found a volunteer role that interests you, we’d love to hear from you.
Complete our Volunteer Form and tell us a little about yourself, your experience and how you’d like to help UK Spaniel Rescue.
Volunteering – Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Look here first. If your answer isn’t here, please contact us. We aim to reply within 3 days.
Why do you need proof of my ID?
For the safety of our volunteers in knowing that the person and the address being visited are both correct and also so that we can assure the person you are visiting knows who you are and that we have seen verification of your identity.
Do I need any specific skills to volunteer?
No but we do ask that you are at least familiar with dog ownership and what a dog needs
How old do I need to be to volunteer with you?
Because of our insurance, all our volunteers need to be at least 18
How much time do I have to give?
That’s entirely up to you and also depends on the role you are volunteering for. Some of our roles, such as home visitors, transporters etc. might not do much due to their location, whereas adoption co-ordinators might need to commit to a few hours a week
Do you pay expenses?
Yes and no. We reimburse fuel at 35ppm to home visitors, transporters and dog assessors. Any other expenses should be discussed prior to taking on a role for UK Spaniel Rescue.
Will I receive any training?
Depending on the role and your experience, we will give training where it is needed.
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
Roger Caras