P.A.W.S. always has a need for volunteers!
The more we have the better!

1. At the Animal Sanctuary

Cleaning Volunteers - every day of the week morning and evening, especially at holiday times like Easter, Christmas and during the hotter months of July, August and September when many of the volunteers return to cooler climes.

Dog Walkers - the dogs really look forward to a change of scenery.

Dog Trainers - a well-behaved dog finds a home more quickly

Dog Groomers - all dogs feel better for being brushed and combed

Maintenance - builders, plumbers, electricians, handymen

Transport - volunteers willing to pick up and transport dogs to and from vets

Photographer - to photograph dogs to put on the web-site, record cards, passports etc.

Gardeners

Fostering - we always have a desperate need for foster-homes particularly for puppies under 3 months old, for older dogs, when the kennels are full or for dogs with special needs

2. Charity Shop

Volunteers to serve the public.

To sort, wash and iron the second-hand clothes

3. Fundraising

Volunteers to deliver flyers, put up posters

Volunteers to go round businesses to ask for sponsorship, prizes for raffles etc

To run events ie fashion shows, bingo nights, games nights, coffee mornings.

Ideas people

4. Press and Public Relations

To write articles for the newspapers and publicize forthcoming events

To design and produce posters and tickets.

5. Administration

- we are always glad of professional help from:

Accountants, book-keepers, auditors

Translators, Spanish, German, Dutch and French

Assistant to Membership and Sponsorship volunteers

Home checks - to visit homes prior to and after a dog has been homed.

6. Cats

Volunteers are urgently needed in all fields, cleaning, fundraising, administration and publicity.

If you can help click HERE to contact us today!

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WORK PLACEMENTS AND INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ANIMAL STUDIES STUDENTS (Q&A):

If you are a student and would like to gain hands-on knowledge and experience of animal care, sheltering, management, behavior or training, or if you just love animals and want to offer your time and energy to their care, why not consider a volunteer work placement or internship with PAWS? We receive numerous queries regarding these possibilities, perhaps the following information can provide you with the answers to some of your questions. 

Q: Does PAWS offer any financial remuneration for students on work placements or internships?

A: Unfortunately, we do not. As a charity, all of our monies are donated, therefore, we are very limited as to funding and our monies go primarily into the running of our animal residence and towards animal care. 

Q: Will PAWS offer me a place to stay?

A: A fully-outfitted caravan has been donated to PAWS just for this purpose, and is available free of charge, according to availability. Additionally, there is a large selection of hotels, rural guesthouses, B & B´s and even rental accommodations available in the nearby area, though costs will not be covered by PAWS. 

Q: Is transport available for my use?

A: Mountain bikes are available for use for this purpose, though no motorized vehicular transport is provided during your stay. There are car rental agencies locally if you car to hire a car. 

Q: Will my work at PAWS satisfy my work placement or internship requirements? 

A: In the past, students have found that the work available for volunteers at our Center is indeed suitable to satisfy their study requirements. You can always send details of your course needs to us beforehand, and we can provide a more detailed work outline for you. 

Q: What type of work do you have available at the Center?

A. We mostly need help in the kennels for daily cleaning and general animal handling. Additionally, our Maintenance Coordinator can always use the help of hard-working hands. We also have several programs in existence and projected for the near future that involve hands-on work with the animals: grooming, bathing, socializing, walking, training, under the supervision of the Animal Adviser and the Center Manager.

What participants will get is the satisfaction of working with a dedicated team of animal carers and the knowledge that you have helped animals on their journey to find their new homes.

Visit the PAWS web contacts, or telephone 678 490 208 for more detailed information. 


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