Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Walking dogs for Rescue Remedies at their different shelters

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Developed existing skills with looking after dogs and walking for them, feeding them treats, practising safe walking

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • It's very enjoyable as I love dogs and want to care for them as much as possible, and help out shelters who have little help.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Rescue Remedies?
  • Rescue Remedies are a great organisation and made me feel at home and answered any questions I would have

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • As it is a small organisation the process of walking dogs is well organised but could have some improvement

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I had my first walking session with a more experienced walker who showed me the ropes, and everytime I walk a dog the worker will explain to me any special requirements they may have

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Some support but once you begin the shelter work their support is at times obsolete

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • This is volunteer work so I am not paid and do pay for travel to get there

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • This has helped me build a portfolio with walking dogs so that I can do pet sitting on websites in between my time at uni, which is a massive help

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Rescue Remedies to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The organisation is friendly and it's a relaxing way to help out those more in need than yourself


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rescue Remedies?
  • Just answer everything honestly, they are always looking for volunteers so they won't turn you away just because you don't have much experience


Details

Work Experience

Greater London

May 2017

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