Volunteering your time is one of the best ways you can contribute to our life-saving work.
Every year, we treat over 430,000 pets across our 49 Pet Hospitals. Without the support of 2,800 volunteers who kindly donate their time to PDSA, we simply wouldn’t be able to do this.
No matter your skills, background, experience, or the amount of time you can volunteer, we have a volunteering role that is perfect for you. Whether you’re looking for long or short-term opportunities, volunteering is a fantastic way to learn new skills, meet like-minded people, get involved with your local community and support our fantastic cause!
Hear from some of our fantastic volunteers who all play a key role in supporting our life-saving work.
What is it like to be a volunteer at PDSA?
Scroll through some of our volunteer stories below to read their experiences and learn what it’s like to volunteer at PDSA.
Benefits of volunteering
Here are just a few reasons why you should volunteer in one of our shops:
- You’ll gain practical work experience and develop new skills
- You’ll meet new people and become part of a fantastic team
- You’ll grow in confidence and improve your mental and physical wellbeing
- You’ll help to make a difference and save the lives of pets in need
- You’ll promote sustainability by selling pre-loved goods
- You can donate as much or as little of your time as you wish
You’ll also have access to our wellbeing services, including emotional and financial support, legal guidance, and a range of retail discounts to help with the cost of living.
Become a volunteer
To become a volunteer, you’ll need to be 18 years or older.
No previous experience is required as we provide full training and support you with ongoing coaching. Our volunteers also have free access to our Volunteer Hub, which is full of useful training courses, development materials, and information to support your wellbeing.