If you're an animal lover and live near our centre or one of our charity shops, volunteering is an incredibly rewarding way to get involved. We could not do without the generous help and support of our volunteers. The roles we are looking for help with are listed below. If you are interested in helping with one (or more!), please fill out an application form below and you too could help improve the lives of animals in our care.
Our Retail branch of the Charity provides funding for over 50% of the costs we incur and we couldn’t do what we do, without the help of our incredible volunteers. Whether it’s providing excellent customer service or sorting donations, all the time our volunteers give supports the care we offer to all our animals.
Our volunteers are from all ages and backgrounds, and they all make a worthwhile and positive contribution to the Shelter. We have a variety of roles in Retail, something to suit everyone and full training is provided…… and tea or coffee.
By matching your skills, interests and passions and your personality, we will have an opportunity for you to make new friends, learn a new skill and help the animals in our care.
At Danaher Animal Home, we are incredibly fortunate to have a fantastic volunteer base that supports us across so many areas. In early 2025, under the guidance of Volunteer Manager Jenny Garvey, the Danateers were formed. The Danateers are a core group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who come together to organise our donation areas, enjoy days out with Danaher animals, and—most importantly—front our events. Our annual Open Day in 2025 was our biggest yet, and this was largely thanks to their outstanding dedication and organisation.
"I started volunteering in the cattery many, many years ago after we adopted a cat from Danaher. I love volunteering, it's great to do something different, help with the cats to make their stay easier, learn new things and meet new friends. It's so rewarding to see a timid cat improve and find a new home and see the 'happy ending' photographs afterwards."
"I have been a volunteer at Danaher since May 2025 and to be honest, it's one of the best decisions I have ever made. Life as a volunteer can be as varied as you like and is always rewarding. My roles include helping new volunteers on their buddy walks, collecting donations from the local supermarkets, but best of all is that I get to take the dogs out for a run at my local Parkrun at Great Notley on a Saturday morning. The dogs absolutely love it and so do I, if you see me there then please come and say hi!"