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Leicester Animal Aid Association (LAA) is a registered charity devoted to providing new homes for 100's of unwanted dogs and cats.
| If you would like to make a positive difference to the lives of these pets there is a choice of ways you might like to become involved. | Applicants should have their own transport as the Centre is not on a bus route. |
Openings for volunteers include:-
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All volunteers are required to be health &
safety aware and abide by the regulations set by the management. People considering volunteering to work at LAA should check that their tetanus vaccinations are up to date or take their doctors advice |
| We are a happy team who enjoy the work we do and the animals we do it for | We hope you will join us, to obtain more information please contact the Centre on 01455 888257 |
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| Kennel/Cattery Staff To clean pens and runs, prepare feed, groom and give plenty of TLC to the animals. Age: 16+ Experience: Preferably experience of handling animals and ideally kennels/cattery work. Training:As required. On Job Time Commitment:Minimum 1 day a week |
Administration Staff The general office and fund-raising administration team need support staff Age:18+ Experience:Good communication skills (face to face and telephone), computer literacy and general office experience Training:As required. On the jobTime Commitment:Minimum 1 day or 2 half days per week |
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Walking  Dog Walkers It is our aim that each dog is given "one to one" attention and is taken for a walk every day. LAA is very fortunate to have a team of volunteer dog walkers who help everyday of the year - come rain or shine. Age:18+ Experience: Preferably knowldge of handling dogs. Training: As required. On the job Time Commitment: Minimum 1 hour falling on the same day each week |
Fund-raisers Fund-raisers for on site projects. tasks include:-
Age:18+ Experience:Fund-raising, marketing experience an advantage but confidence and the ability to communicate well with the public is essential Training:None specific Time Commitment:Sufficient to work within team frame work |
| Reception Staff We have many visitors each day and it is important that they receive good attention and made to feel welcome. We also have many phone enquiries and it is essential that callers are provided with correct information and feel encouraged to visit us. Age:18+ Experience:Ideally some background in customer service Time Commitment:Minimum of 1 day each week (10am-2.30pm) Training:As required. On the job. |
Maintenance & Gardening Odd job help for on site repairs and maintaining garden areas. Age:18+ Experience:General experience of domestic DIY and the use of every day tools Time Commitment:Minimum 1 day per weekTraining:No specific, needs to be a self starter. |
