Apply with your Dog
How do I apply to become a volunteer with my dog? What does the Temperament Assessment entail? How often am I expected to visit? We’ve answered all these questions, and many more.
Please note we're updating our system and new applications are suspended until January 2025. If you would like to join Pets As Therapy with your dog or cat, please click the relevant button below to complete your contact details. We will be in touch in January when you can submit your application.
Pets As Therapy Volunteers are dedicated pet owners who give up their spare time to help others. Along with their dog or cat, volunteers visit all types of establishments including residential care homes, hospitals, hospices and both special needs and main stream schools.
Our volunteers and their pets bring comfort and companionship to people living in residential care homes who may feel isolated, confused and lonely. We support schools to help young people improve their literacy skills and encourage confidence and concentration in the classroom. Our hospital visits can aid a patient’s recovery and rehabilitation and help improve mental health and wellbeing.
All of our volunteers matter to us and we thank you for the support that you give our charity.
If you are a PAT Volunteer, thank you for your ongoing support. To access your account, click the SIGN-IN button above to take you to our Volunteer Community Login. Your Username will be the email address that you registered with. Your Password is the one you set when first logging in. You can request to set a new Password if necessary.
"Volunteering is so rewarding for both myself and Milli" Carole (PAT Volunteer)
