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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

Canine Partners is a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Their dogs bring greater independence and quality of life to their partners- offering security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks. These life-changing dogs also provide psychological and social benefits, including increased independence, confidence, social interaction and self-esteem.

Canine Partners are carefully matched to the applicants’ needs and lifestyle, no matter how challenging. They are trained to help with everyday tasks- such as opening and closing doors, unloading the washing machine, picking up dropped items, pressing buttons and switches, and fetching help in an emergency. They can even help people to get undressed and remove a card from a cash machine.

Current opportunities

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...

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

Join us 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 our assistance dogs and the lives they...

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