We always need volunteers to help with a variety of tasks. This could involve helping with fundraising events, charity shop work, dog walking or visiting adopters in their own homes. Some volunteers help out only once a year at special events, while others give time on a weekly or daily basis. Just a few hours of your time can be of great benefit to us. See below for specific voluntary positions.
If you would like to volunteer you can contact us at info@rspca-bristol.org.uk.
We are always looking for people to help with our fundraising events. E-mail us at fundraising@rspca-bristol.org.uk if you would like to help with any of the events listed.
If you are interested in arranging your own event please let us know what you are planning. We can help by sending you a pack full of ideas and also help you publicise your event. Click here for some ideas for your event fundraising ideas.
Previous events that volunteers have organised are: Coffee mornings, skittles nights, cream teas, sponsored dog walks, race nights, gigs and more! Fundraising can be social, fun and very satisfying too. For more information contact fundraising@rspca-bristol.org.uk.
Volunteers taking part in the Kennel Lock-in 2003. The event raised over £1,800 for the Dogs Home!
One of the ways you can help with Animal Care at the home is to dog walk. The home often has over 100 dogs in its care, all needing to be walked every day, so dog walkers are invaluable to us! For more information on dog walking please click here.
Volunteering as a Trustee
Under Charity Law, in common with all charities, the final responsibility for running the RSPCA Bristol & District Branch rests with the Committee comprising of from 7 to 14 elected volunteer Trustees. This board of trustees are also the managing trustees of the Bristol Dogs & Cats Home.
Here in Bristol we are very lucky to have a dedicated group of 9 Trustees, most of whom have been with us for some years, indeed the Chairman, Jonathan Parker and President, Philip Parker, are descendants of Edward T Parker the co-founder of the Home in 1887. However, we are actively looking for more Trustees.
The Committee meet once a month at 6.00 pm until 8.30 pm. The Managers of the Clinic, Home and Branch work directly with the Chairman and Honorary Treasurer and attend the Committee meetings as required. In this way the Trustees have direct reports on the work being carried out. Other than the Chairman and Treasurer, the Trustees do not have specific areas of responsibility, but have an input into the decision making at the meetings.
If you would like to have more information or to discuss this essential volunteer role in maintaining the Bristol Branch activities please contact info@rspca-bristol.org.uk.
Home Visitors visit potential animal adopters in their own homes. Full training is provided. They give advice and report on the suitability of the home. After an animal is adopted, a further visit is made at a later date, to see how the animal has settled in.
To be a home visitor you need to be fairly flexible, have transport, and willing to travel to visit homes, often at short notice. You must have had previous experience of animal care. Regular meetings for Home Visitors are organised.To find out more about this rewarding work please call 01392 411 361.
Work at our RSPCA Charity shop can be varied. Many volunteers find working in the shop social and fun. Volunteers can be involved in sorting goods, steaming, arranging displays, serving customers and other general duties. Volunteers work from just a few hours to a full day, any help is appreciated. For more details contact fundraising@rspca-bristol.org.uk
Donations of clothes and bric a brac are always welcome, please note that we are unable to take large items such as furniture. Food and blankets for the Bristol Dogs Home can also be donated at the shop.
The RSPCA shop is at 78 Gloucester Road, Bristol. Shop opening hours 10-4.30 Monday – Saturday.
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