
Canine Partners
Canine Partners is a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Our amazing dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners, offering support, security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks.
By volunteering at Canine Partners, you contribute to something very special –
‘transforming the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs’
About the opportunity
By volunteering you will:
Have the opportunity to work with dogs
Be able to meet like-minded people
Gain practical experience in the event, dog and puppy, brand/corporate and
portrait photography
Build your own portfolio
‘With out the continued hard work and support from our volunteers, we would not be able to provide our clients with our life changing dogs’
What is involved
Adhoc photoshoots which will primarily be based at our National Training Centre but may also be on location.
Opportunity to photograph newborn litters, dogs in training and partnerships as well as event photography.
Editing images for use within promotional materials and on digital channels Images taken will be licenced for use and owned by Canine Partners.
What we require from you
To be a professional photographer or be able to show us a portfolio of experience in one or more of the following photoshoots:
Events
Pet photography (Dogs specifically would be ideal!)
Brand/corporate
Portraits
Photojournalism and documentary
Editorial
Access to own digital photography and editing equipment, but we can give access to our studio and photography equipment if required
To be proficient in editing photographs.
Not an essential but ideally be able to do studio photography, this would include editing white background and cut out PNGs for use in design.
Understand that it will involve adhoc photography jobs, dependent on needs of the charity
Ideally be local to or able to travel to the National Training Centre
Comfortable with indoor and outdoor photography
Have knowledge of GDPR and consents/permissions
Be comfortable with us completing a DBS
Support and Training
Reimbursement of pre-approved expenses if requested
Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group
A point of contact who will support you in your role
Volunteer clothing and ID badge
Location To be based near or willing to travel to Canine Partners National Training Centre, Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE12 9SR. On shoot locations possible to be agreed upon.
Other locations across the UK will also be considered but please note, these will be on an adhoc basis dependent on need of photography in that area so opportunities may be fewer.