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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 Concern Scotland Trust

Charity registered in Scotland SC014924

Canine Concern Scotland Trust(CCST) established the Therapet Service in 1988, where volunteer members take their registered dogs on a regular basis to visit the elderly, children and people with disabilities in Residential Homes, Day Centres, Hospitals etc. The dogs who must be a year old are assessed for temperament and suitability. The owners have to be members of The Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. In addition, CCST provides an educational service to schools and other bodies to promote responsible dog ownership, runs a 'Reading With Dogs' service and 'Paws Against Stress' a de-stressing service for students.

Current opportunity

Do you have a friendly pet dog or cat that enjoys meeting people? Do you want to share the love of your pet with others to help them get through their day? Have an hour a week or a month to spare...