Be a Volunteer
Volunteering is very rewarding
The Bolton Destitute Animals Shelter is seeking your assistance to be a volunteer. Contributions of individuals like you help maintain the exceptional level of care we provide to our animals. Without your support, we simply wouldn’t be able to operate at the same standard.
The opportunities for volunteering are extensive and varied, ranging from supporting our charity shops and assisting in the kennels/cattery to tasks such as gardening, dog walking, jet washing, and beyond! No matter your background or interests, we welcome your assistance in carrying out our crucial mission of caring for the animals in our care. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Below, you’ll find details about the various positions that we currently have open, along with an application form specific to each role. If you’re interested in any of the vacancies mentioned and can commit a few hours of your time, please fill out the corresponding application form, and a team member will be in touch with you shortly. It’s worth noting that we only promote positions for which we’re actively recruiting.
Dog Walking
We need casual dog walkers to help exercise our dogs before they find their forever homes. Please book an appointment.
Cattery
If you love our feline residents then this may be the role for you. This role is crucial to the mental and physical wellbeing of the cats in our care.
Social Media
Do you have a social media skills that could help expand the reach of Bolton Destitute Animal Shelter. If so we need your help.
Fundraising
We need to raise over £100,000 a year to run the Animal Shelter, every little bit helps. The role is crucial for not only generating income for The Destitute Animal Shelter (DAS) but also raising awareness.
Charity Shop
We are in desperate need of volunteers to help in Charity Shops in Bolton and this role is crucial to ensure smooth running of The Destitute Animal Shelter Charity Shop (DAS-CS).
Volunteer Speaker
Do you have a skill for raising awareness, garnering support and educating members of the public about the work that we do at The Destitute Animal Shelter (DAS). If so please reach out.
Work Placement
Are you a student with a passion to care for and look after animals? If so this could be the placement for you.
Kennel Assistant
Do you have a skill that could help the Bolton Destitute Animal Shelter. This role is crucial to the mental and physical wellbeing of the dogs in our care.
Shelter Receptionist
Do you have a skill that could help the Bolton Destitute Animal Shelter. We always need help.
