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BECOME A ROSIE’S TRUST VOLUNTEER

At Rosie’s Trust, our 200+ highly trained volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Thanks to their dedication and compassion, we can provide vital support to people who are no longer able to care for their pet independently, ensuring their best friend receives the care and attention they deserve - in their own homes.

By joining our team as a volunteer, you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of people and pets in Northern Ireland.

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WHY VOLUNTEER
WITH ROSIE’S TRUST?

Your time and support will make a big difference to the lives of vulnerable people and their pets in Northern Ireland, helping to give them a better quality of life.

CHANGE LIVES

BUILD CONNECTIONS

Whether it’s walking a dog, offering a friendly chat, or helping with pet care, you’ll create strong bonds and meaningful friendships.

DEVELOP AND GROW

From canine training to phone handling support, volunteering with us is a great way to develop your skills and gain valuable new experiences.

VOLUNTEER ROLES

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Here are just some of the ways you can get involved:

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PET SUPPORT VOLUNTEER

From walks and feeding to vet visits and playtime, you’ll help maintain a happy and stress-free routine for pets whose owners need a helping hand.

FOSTER CARER

Provide short-term or long-term homes for pets when their owners are in hospital or can no longer care for them.

Stay in touch with our Pet Support volunteers while they are out and about caring for people and their pets.

PHONE SUPPORT
VOLUNTEER

FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS VOLUNTEERS

Help us spread the word about Rosie’s Trust and provide support at our fundraising  events, or fundraise for us yourself.

SPECIALIST ROLES

Use your expertise in areas such as communications, social media skills, or graphic design knowledge to support our work behind-the-scenes, or help guide the future of Rosie’s Trust in a leadership role as a Trustee.

READY TO JOIN US?

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Aged 18 or over

Reliable, friendly, and passionate about animals

Able to commit a few hours each week

Access NI checked, which will be arranged by Rosie’s Trust

We’ll provide all the training and support you need to volunteer safely and confidently.

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THE DIFFERENCE
YOU’LL MAKE

As a Rosie’s Trust volunteer, you’ll provide more than practical help – you’ll bring companionship, peace of mind, and hope to people and their pets at their most vulnerable. And you’ll see first-hand how much your support means to the people and pets whose lives you’ve changed.

READY TO JOIN US?

Apply online or give us a call on 02891 641 340 to find out more. Our volunteer recruitment is open year-round, but on occasion, we have areas where the need is more urgent.

With your help, we can keep people and their
pets together – through every challenge.

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FELINE OR CANINE SUPPORT
VOLUNTEER

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As a Feline or Canine Support volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our beneficiaries’ pets receive the care, attention, and love they need. From walks and feeding to vet visits and playtime, you’ll help maintain a happy and stress-free routine for pets whose owners
need a helping hand.

Before matching our Pet Support volunteers with a cat or dog, we meet with the owner to fully understand the pet’s history and routine, and to discuss any potential issues or problems they may have. Some of the pet's needs may be partially met by the owner or the owner's carers, so each pet will have their own ‘Action Plan' based on their specific requirements.

Typical tasks can include:

Feeding and water changing

Walks and exercise

Play and interaction

Providing access to toileting

Grooming and vet visits

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When you are matched up with your pet and owner, we will fully guide you through the plan.

This is to ensure that all the volunteers on the pet’s team are consistent in their interactions, to create a safe and happy environment where the dog or cat can receive the full benefits of your care.

BECOME A PET SUPPORT
VOLUNTEER

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FOSTER CARER

Our fostering service supports existing beneficiaries who need temporary care
for their pets while they are in hospital
or hospice care.

As a foster carer, you'll provide a safe and loving home for a dog or cat on a short-term basis to prevent them from being placed in a cattery or kennel. This approach is much less stressful for both the pet and their owner, ensuring the pet remains in a caring environment until they can return home. 

The journey to becoming a foster carer begins with a home visit from one of our team. This allows us to assess the suitability of your home for fostering and ensure it's the right fit for both you and the pet.

BECOME A
FOSTER CARER

FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS VOLUNTEER

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By lending a hand at our fundraising and awareness events, you will help us to raise the vital funds we need to keep caring for people by caring for their pets. We also love it when our volunteers organise their own fundraisers!

Whether it’s at an event managed by Rosie’s Trust, or a fundraiser that you’ve planned yourself, the staff team are on hand to support you every step of the way.

From a bake sale to a quiz night, or taking part in a Rosie’s Ramble, there are lots of ways to raise money for our charity - and whatever amount you raise, know it will mean a lot.

Get in touch today to learn more about our calendar of upcoming activities, and for inspiration on hosting your own event!

BECOME A FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS VOLUNTEER

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TRANSPORT

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Our Transport volunteer roles are back up for the Canine and Feline Support teams.

You will be on hand to transport pets to vet visits, foster carers, or groomers, you could also be involved in taking kits to fundraising events or moving equipment.

What the role typically involves:

Collecting pets from their homes and taking them to foster carers

Returning pets home when their owners are back home

Acting as a back up for the Pet Support teams

BECOME A TRANSPORT
VOLUNTEER

TRUSTEES

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Help guide the future of Rosie’s Trust. As a Trustee, you’ll take on a vital leadership role, shaping the strategic direction and governance of our charity.

At Rosie’s Trust, Trustees play an active and hands-on role, using their unique expertise to meet the needs of our organisation and the people we serve.

BECOME A TRUSTEE

HEAR FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS

“Over time you build-up a relationship with your beneficiary and their pet. I love coming in the door and seeing how happy they both are to see me. I would definitely recommend volunteering.”

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“Knowing that by giving up a few hours a week I am helping to keep a person and their pet together and seeing just how much this is appreciated is so rewarding.”

- Kristina, Volunteer

- Simone, Volunteer

“I have been walking Zara for the last three years and I really enjoy getting out to walk her. I can see how important the bond between Zara and her owner is. It is a great team to be a part of where we can help in a small way.”

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- Catherine, Volunteer