Are you a dog lover with a few hours a week to spare? Then a leading dog rescue charity wants to hear from you!

Jerry Green Dog Rescue is calling on supporters to get involved in the charity’s activities by volunteering at their local rescue centre.

Staff at each of the five centres are supported by a number of dedicated volunteers, but the charity is still in need of additional help. Opportunities range from office, dog care and community volunteers.

In exchange for their time, volunteers are provided with a full induction and ongoing training and support within their chosen role.

Pat Moreline (42) from Grimsby has been volunteering at the North Lincolnshire centre near Brigg for the past 18 months, taking on a variety of tasks including dog walking, fundraising and support roles during open days and dog training sessions.

Pat said: “Volunteering is a fantastic way of supporting the charity; I signed up when I had a little more spare time on my hands.

“Getting started is easier than you think; the team will guide you through the induction programme and support you as you learn the ropes. If there is a particular area you are interested in working in, then they will do their best to accommodate you.

“I enjoy walking the dogs, I feel like I’m making a real contribution when I help a dog overcome their challenging behaviour, because I know that means they’re on the path to getting rehomed.

“Whether you have a couple of hours a week to spare or you’re looking to dedicate a couple of days a month, please get in touch and join the team.”

The charity has five centres across the region, including Thirsk in North Yorkshire, Blidworth in Nottinghamshire, Gilberdyke in East Yorkshire, Broughton in North Lincolnshire and Algarkirk in Lincolnshire, and aims to find forever homes for more than 800 dogs every year.

Jenny Harris, fundraiser at Jerry Green Dog Rescue, said: “Volunteering at one of our centres provides an opportunity for people to make new friends and gain additional skills and the satisfaction of knowing they’re making a difference to the lives of dogs in need.

“We rely heavily on the outstanding contribution of our volunteers throughout the year, especially when we’re attending events in the summer. It’s for this reason we’re hoping to attract new volunteers, including those who can support us during these events.”

With operating costs of £1.5 million, the continual support of staff and volunteers helps the charity address the needs of the dogs in its care, as well as the supporters who offer dogs loving and permanent homes.

For more information about volunteering contact your local Jerry Green Dog Rescue centre. Details can be found on the website: www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk/RescueCentres

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Notes to editors:

• Jerry Green Dog Rescue was founded in 1961 in Broughton, Lincolnshire and is now one of the UK’s largest dog rescue charities.
• Jerry Green Dog Rescue has a caring ethos which puts the dogs in its care at the centre of everything it does. It also operates a policy whereby prospective adopters are introduced to dogs in a neutral environment away from the kennel, resulting in less stress for the dog and increasing the chances of permanent homes being found.
• The adoption process at Jerry Green Dog Rescue involves a number of introductory visits and the rehoming team provide pre and post adoption support to ensure the move to the dog’s new home is as smooth as possible.
• The charity receives no Government or National Lottery funding. This means it is dependent on the generosity of public and corporate donors/sponsors.

For media information please contact:
Kerri Saxby
Shooting Star
01522 528540
kerri@weareshootingstar.co.uk
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