Canine Partners in Scotland

Our work in Scotland

Each partnership costs £50,000 from selection as a puppy, right through to the dog’s retirement. Find out how we train our dogs here.
We’re excited to be developing Community Hubs in Scotland. These hubs will enable our dogs to be trained within local communities and therefore making it easier and more accessible for our Scottish Partners to receive the support they need.

Meet James and canine partner Spud, one of our Scottish Partnerships

“Spud has allowed me to broaden my horizons and take more responsibility for my life.”

“When I compare life now to how it was before Spud, I’m more self-sufficient and don’t have to rely on others as much. He’s allowed me to take more responsibility for my life and enables me to live it as fully as possible.”

Here’s how you can get involved

Volunteer for us

Do you have some spare time? There are lots of ways you can get involved with our work, here’s a list of our volunteering roles.

Volunteer with dogs and puppies

Dog Foster volunteer

Could you provide a temporary home for puppies and dogs in training, as well as for partnered and change-of-career dogs? This temporary care offers vital support during holidays, emergencies, rehabilitation and while dogs await their forever families.

Volunteer in your community

Join a local community group

Become part of one of our growing community groups across the UK and help raise vital funds and awareness for Canine Partners. From organising or supporting events like coffee mornings and sponsored walks, to managing collection tins, selling merchandise, or representing us at local shows and events. Whether you’d like to take the lead or simply lend a hand, you’ll be helping us transform lives.

Speaker volunteer

We are looking for volunteer speakers to provide face to face and virtualtalks to groups, schools and organisations across the UK.

Collections Volunteer

Our pots are a regular source of income for us. Can you identify local businesses who would hold a collection tin in your community? Empty collection tins on a regular basis, count and bank the money.

Fundraising Group Lead

his role involves taking on the responsibility for leading a group of fellow volunteers to arrange fundraising events in your local community. You would host regular group meetings to discuss upcoming activities and ensure plans are in place for events throughout the year.

Develop your professional skills

Home-based Admin Support

Could you help us with admin from home? We need volunteers to assist with the smooth running and timely processing of volunteer registrations daily operations.

Photographer / Videographer

Capture photos and videos of our dogs in training, events, and partnerships. Your work will play a vital role in promoting our charity’s mission and recruiting new volunteers.

Driver

Volunteer drivers are needed to support our operational and fundraising teams by transporting of dogs and resources. This role is perfect for those who enjoy driving and being out and about.

All funds raised in Scotland are used locally to help develop our Scottish presence, so your efforts directly benefit your community. To find out more about these volunteering opportunities, please email volunteer@caninepartners.org.uk or visit our volunteering page

Help us achieve our fundraising goals

There are many ways you can get involved and help raise vital funds for our charity. You could organise your own fundraising activity, take on a challenge or raise money through your workplace.

Our amazing fundraising volunteers organise local events such as dogs shows and garden parties. We also regularly attend larger events like Paws at the Palace and the golf day at Prestwick.

Be assured all funds raised in Scotland will be used to help develop our Scottish presence therefore, all of your hard work will be benefiting your community.