Giving dogs a second chance
26th Oct 2025
Stokenchurch Dog Rescue (SDR) would welcome applications from people with the professional skills and experience in Veterinary Care.
You will be willing to contribute your veterinary expertise to the strategic leadership and governance of the charity, ensuring the highest standards of care for rescued dogs and compliance with relevant regulations. This will include:
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Advice on veterinary protocols, treatment plans, and ethical considerations
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Help in shaping the charity’s long-term strategy, particularly around health, welfare, and rehoming
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Support in mitigating risks related to health and public safety
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Representing the charity to promote its mission and objectives
About you:
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Registered veterinary surgeon (MRCVS) or registered veterinary nurse (RVN) or equivalent animal health professional
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Strong understanding of animal medicine and welfare.
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Commitment to the charity’s values and mission.
- Experience of UK animal rescue and rehoming operations is desirable
As a member of the Board of Trustees, you will share collective responsibility for guiding the strategic direction of Stokenchurch Dog Rescue (SDR) and for acting in the best interests of SDR. This includes ensuring the charity remains solvent, well-managed, and true to the mission and objectives for which it was set up.
Trustees are expected to:
- Attend monthly evening Board meetings and our Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Participate in ad-hoc meetings and contribute to project work and fundraising initiatives as needed
- Collaborate with fellow trustees, staff, and volunteers to support the charity’s goals
- Visit the centre as required to stay connected with our operations and the dogs in our care
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to lesley@stokenchurchdogrescue.org.uk explaining why you are interested and how your skills and experience could help us. Would you kindly include the details of two referees. They will not be contacted without your permission.
Giving dogs a second chance
06th Jan 2025
Throughout the year we run and attend many events, these include village fetes, dog shows, country fares, school fetes, quiz nights and many more.
We are always looking for help with the planning, preparation & running of our very important fundraising activities.
If you would like to know more about this opporunity then please contact Lucy at the email address given below.
If you could offer some time and would like to apply please start by filling in the short volunteer application form here and send to Lucy at lucy@stokenchurchdogrescue.org.uk
Thank you
Giving dogs a second chance
27th Oct 2025
Grants are a vital part of enabling us to continue our mission.
What the grant funding remit involves
- Taking the lead on identifying grant opportunities and writing compelling applications
- Managing relationships with Trusts and Foundations
- Working with fellow trustees, staff, and volunteers to ensure funding aligns with our priorities
- Helping to monitor and report on grants received to ensure compliance and impact.
- Using your knowledge and expertise to strengthen SDR’s long-term sustainability
What the Trustee remit involves
As a member of the Board of Trustees, you will share collective responsibility for guiding the strategic direction of Stokenchurch Dog Rescue (SDR) and for acting in the best interests of the charity by directing the affairs of SDR. This includes ensuring the charity remains solvent, well-managed, and true to the mission and objectives for which the charity was set up.
Trustees are expected to:
- Attend monthly evening Board meetings and our Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Participate in ad-hoc meetings and contribute to project work and fundraising initiatives as needed
- Collaborate with fellow trustees, staff, and volunteers to support the charity’s goals
- Visit the centre when required to stay connected with our operations and the dogs in our care
About you
If you don't yet have direct experience in grant funding we can give you the basics. What matters is your skill set and intiative. We’re looking for someone who brings a blend of professional expertise and commitment to our mission. You’ll have:
- Relevant experience in writing: applications, fundraising or related activities and if you have experience of charity governance as a trustee all to the better
- A commitment to the SDR’s core purpose, its values and ethics as well as an enthusiasm to devote the necessary time and effort
- Resourceful and analytical to find and assess opportunities to meet SDR's needs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
- A collaborative approach and a willingness to have an active involvement in working with the SDR team
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- A genuine passion for animal welfare and a belief that every dog deserves a second chance
- A commitment to maintain confidentiality, disclose any conflicts of interest and abide by professional standards and conduct
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to lesley@stokenchurchdogrescue.org.uk explaining why you are interested and how your skills and experience could help us. Would you kindly include the details of two referees. They will not be contacted without your permission.
Giving dogs a second chance
21st Apr 2025
We are looking for a volunteer to fill the role of Assistant Grounds Person.
The role is for week day mornings (ideally at least 3) to help us with general gardening duties & site maintenance. This will involve mowing, weeding, some basic maintenance and helping us to keep the site in tip top condition. We like our site to reflect the care we give to our dogs - so we need someone who is proud of their work environment and can "see" the jobs that need doing.
You will be working alongside our Grounds & Maintenance Co-Ordinator.
Please apply by completing the application form below and emailing back to lisa@stokenchurchdogrescue.org.uk
Giving dogs a second chance
01st Feb 2025
Do you love cleaning, tidying & organising? If so, then we have a volunteer role just for you!
We are looking for someone who can help us in our public and staff areas - reception, offices, store rooms (not kennels). We need help with general cleaning, sorting through donated goods, store rooms, cupboards and organising everything to maximise the space we have.
If you are able to help for a few hours a week, please contact lisa@stokenchurchdogrescue.org.uk
Giving dogs a second chance
13th Jan 2026
Stokenchurch Dog Rescue (SDR) is looking to secure the services of an externally appointed Dog Trainer who can commit to 6 hours per week to support the development of our centre-based rescue dogs.
As our appointed Trainer, you will work directly with our rescue dogs helping them build the skills and confidence needed for adoption.
SDR is committed to using positive, reward-based reinforcement training methods. To maintain our high welfare standards and ensure our rescue dogs continue to thrive and develop, we require candidates to be ATBC‑registered and ideally CCAB‑certified.
We need the successful externally appointed trainer to help with the following;
- Delivery of dog training and behavioural guidance for our centre dogs
- Creating and implementing written training plans for our centre dogs
- Regularly reviewing the training plans to ensure they remain effective, achievable and supportive of each dog's progress within the kennel environment
- Communicating the training plans clearly to our staff to ensure consistent continuous development for the dogs.
The externally appointed contractor must hold their own public liability insurance to undertake this work. A copy of this policy will be requested for review before their services are engaged.
Services will be delivered under a formal service agreement outlining the scope of work, expectations, and terms of engagement.
If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity and can meet these requirements, we would like to hear from you. Please forward your CV and certification to Robyn@stokenchurchdogrescue.org.uk