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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

Canine Partners - Falkirk

Charity registered in Scotland SC039050

Canine Partners was founded in 1990, thanks to Anne Conway, an assistance dogs enthusiast and dog welfare campaigner, and Liz Ormerod, a well-known vet and animal-assisted therapy expert. Canine Partners was based on the model of The SOHO Foundation of Holland, an established assistance dogs programme.

Our assistance dogs are trained to meet the needs of individuals with even the most complex physical disabilities. We currently help adults aged 18 and over (both civilians and former service personnel) who have a physical disability or condition that affects their daily life and limits their independence.

Some of the disabilities and conditions we work with are:

  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Spinal injuries and head injuries
  • Stroke
  • Osteoarthritis and scoliosis
  • Arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
  • Friedrich’s ataxia
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Spina bifida
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bones)

We are working in partnership with Help for Heroes, The Royal British Legion and other services organisations to provide assistance dogs for veterans and those wounded in service.

Current opportunities

Join as a Speaker Volunteer for Canine Partners! You'll deliver fun and inspiring talks to local groups, schools, and clubs, sharing the incredible impact of the assistance dogs and the lives they...

Join the fun as a Fundraising Group Member with Canine Partners! Team up with fellow volunteers to help plan and deliver exciting local events that help raise vital funds for amazing assistance dogs...

Join as a Collections Volunteer for Canine Partners! You'll help raise vital funds by placing and managing collection tins in local shops, cafés, and community spaces, turning spare change into life...

Are you a natural organiser who loves bringing people together for a good cause? As a Fundraising Group Leader, you'll lead a team of local volunteers to plan and deliver fun, impactful fundraising...

Do you love meeting people and being part of the action? As an Event Volunteer, you’ll represent Canine Partners at local events throughout the year, helping to raise awareness, chatting to attendees...