VOLUNTEERING - make a real difference!
Volunteers are the lifeblood of GRWE - we simply could not operate without the support of our generous and valued volunteers, all of whom play a central role in our rescue and rehoming work by donating their time, skills and energy to support the charity. Our roles give the opportunity to build new skills, meet new people and gain valuable experience while volunteering with the Animal Charity Team of the Year 2013!
National roles can be done from anywhere in the country. We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals (more important than experience!) and our volunteers are always supported by other experienced members of the GRWE team. If you are interested in these roles please email ceo@grwe.com
Volunteer Support Officer. This post will produce a volunteer manual to support all GRWE volunteers in their vital roles for the charity.
National Communications Officer. We are looking for a volunteer to support GRWE's communications, including our e-newsletter and supporter magazine.
National Fundraising Officer. This role will help GRWE to raise more money to help more hounds!
Website Officer. If you have experience of managing websites and Google grants for SEO, we would love to hear from you!
Database Support Officer. This role will provide support in managing and maximising GRWE's database for our re-homing, fundraising and communications work.
PR officers - if you are interested in volunteering with our PR team, please email press@grwe.com. PR officers work with other volunteers in their region to promote GRWE's work, via press releases, posters and other communication channels. The PR team represents the charity in the public eye. Officers need to have good communication skills and follow a writing guide which helps literate PR novices produce work to a professional standard. Motivated volunteers will receive full support from experienced team members.
Post-Homing Support Officers. This vital GRWE team of qualified behaviourists offer support to GRWE dogs and homes. We are currently looking for new members. Please email carol.baby@grwe.com for further information.
Cheshire
To enquire about these and other voluntary roles in the Cheshire area, please contact Lisa Webb
Cornwall
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Home visitors (especially west & north)
To enquire about volunteering opportunities in Cornwall please contact Sue Fowler or Anthea Dove
Devon
To enquire about volunteering opportunities in Devon please contact Christine Hake
Dorset and Hampshire
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Dog Walkers (Dorset/Somerset border)
To enquire about thesend other volunteering opportunities in Dorset and Hampshire please contact Laura Andrews
Gloucestershire
The Gloucestershire Team is looking for an Event Co-ordinator! Are you organised and do you enjoy working with people? Are you a good communicator? Do you have enthusiasm for the work of GRWE? Do you want to be part of a motivated and enthusiastic team of volunteers? If you do and are interested in finding out more, then please get in touch in the first instance with julie.williams@grwe.com
We are also looking for volunteers for the following roles:
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Home visitors (Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Tewkesbury and Cheltenham)
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Dog transportation
Please contact Julie Williams to find out more.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire
To enquire about volunteering opportunities in Hereford and Worcestershire areas please contact Helen Mills
Hertfordshire
To enquire about volunteering opportunities in the Hertfordshire area please contact Kelli Windebank
Kent
To enquire about these roles and other volunteering opportunities in Kent please contact Janet Lindsay>
Somerset and Wiltshire
To enquire about these and other volunteering opportunities in Somerset and Wiltshire areas please contact Jan Lake
Guidance for Event Organisers
We have put together a full guide to organising a fundraising event - click here to download a copy! The guide covers all aspects of putting on a fundraising event for GRWE and covers topics such as venue, risk assessment, licences and insurance, promotional items, cash and stock handling and so on.
Talking Greyhounds Magazine
If you would like to contribute to our 'Talking Greyhounds' magazine, please email your copy and any images you wish to have included to the Editor at editor@grwe.com.
If sending by post, please mail to:
The Editor,
GRWE
PO Box 4243
Radstock
BA3 3ZL
(please enclose a SAE if you would like them returned)