Are you a UK based professional dog trainer/behaviourist with an interest in Assistance Dog work? We are a UK Charity that is continually looking for nationwide experienced, registered dog trainers/behaviourists to join our volunteer team. For this remote position, you must have, a minimum of two years full time employment with mentored training in a full time animal training role, a current registration with a recognised training organisation (for example, APDT, IMDT or equivalent see our Find a Trainer page) plus experience training clients on a 1:1 basis. We expect to see evidence of CPD in relevant animal related courses. A degree in a related subject is advantageous:
Animal Behaviour & Welfare
Zoology
Human Animal Interaction & Psychology
Psychology
Animal Training & Performance
Canine Behaviour and Management
As a PADs Foundation Volunteer Trainer you would be required to provide a minimum of one hour in person training consultation per month with one of our In Training Members and a follow up report. You will be required to attend team zoom meetings on occasion to review progress/give feedback/get updates. All our volunteer trainers need to follow our code of ethics, be force free, and follow our standards of practise.
We will provide you with all the materials for training to work through with our In Training Member, support for specific Task related behaviour training as well as annual volunteer training on Mental Health topics, Data Protection and the option to attend Animal Welfare and Training seminars at Cardiff and Cambridge Universities when they occur.
You will report to our canine development coordinator Zoe.
Please email zoe@pads.foundation to register your interest.
Psychiatric Assistance Dogs Foundation (PADs) is seeking a skilled volunteer blog writer to join our growing team.
We are looking for someone who can translate complex scientific and behavioural research into clear, engaging blog posts for our audience of supporters, funders, and individuals affected by psychiatric conditions. You must be one of the following:
A registered psychiatrist or psychologist
A qualified medical doctor / medical student
A Veterinarian / Veterinary Behaviourist with an interest in psychiatry or neuroscience
An individual with Master’s in Psychology, Neuroscience, Clinical Animal Behaviour or equivalent with strong scientific writing skills.
By joining our team, you will help promote scientific credibility in the psychiatric assistance dog field, raise awareness of therapeutic impact, and support the growth of a volunteer-led charity changing lives. We have a monthly remote team meeting you would on occasion need to attend.
So if you are inspired to help us please contact zoe@pads.foundation.
