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Guide Dogs is a charity which provide a wide range of services to support blind and partially sighted people.

'Share the Love' Event Volunteers - if you love dogs you'll love this!

This opportunity takes place on 14 Feb 2025 Applications closed on 28 Jan.

If you love dogs and are good at photography and social media this is the role for you. Guide Dogs charity are looking for some volunteers to help with their 'Share the Love' event on Valentines Day - Friday 14th February. This is where members of the public and their dog can have their photograph taken. There are two key roles. One will be helping to meet and greet and register those wanting to have their dogs photo taken, and the other will be to encourage people to share selfies on their social media - with pups and props for people to hold!

This is a one day event, on Friday 14th February from 10am until 4pm at the Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole. There will be two spaces available for the following 2 hour sessions - 10am til 12pm 12pm til 2pm and 2pm til 4pm.

Benefits to self

Gain events experience Gain experience in photography and social media Meet people and dogs in the community

Benefits to others

Making this an enjoyable event for people. Raising awareness of the Guide Dogs Charity.

Location

Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole, Dorset

Training available

Training and guidance will be given on the day.

Hours per week

2 hour shifts 10 til 12, 12 til 2, 2 til 4

Fund-raising targets

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  • Activity AreaCampaigning, Events and Festivals, Marketing, People, Social Media and Communications, Animal Care, Local Community
  • Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Organisation, Communication, Digital, IT, Technology, Event Planning, Interpersonal, Networking, Pitching/ Presenting, Teamwork
  • FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
  • Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Life on Land, Reducing Inequality

Employability skills

  • Communication 0
  • Interpersonal 0
  • Community Action 0
  • Teamwork 0
  • Timekeeping 0
  • Digital Skills 0
  • Pitching/Presenting 0