Volunteers

Nicky Ireland - adoption centre volunteer
Nicky has worked at The Blue Cross adoption centre in Torbay for 20 years – first as a Saturday girl, then as a full-time animal welfare assistant, and now as a volunteer.

Rachel Brearley - pet foster carer
“So many cats are looking for a permanent, loving home and to be the person that finds that for them is just such a lovely feeling.”

Education work - James and Tricia
James and his wife, Tricia have been volunteering for The Blue Cross since 2007 as education speakers. They also help out at the Tiverton adoption centre and James coordinates a fundraising group.

Wakako - helping horses
Wakako is one of the many volunteers involved in horse care at The Blue Cross. Volunteering has been beneficial to Wakako in many ways.

Shopping around - volunteering in our charity shops
There are now many Blue Cross charity shops scattered around the country. Hear the story of two men, who volunteer in one of our shops.

Volunteering differently - Music to their ears
Alan Hendley raises money for The Blue Cross in a rather different way. Whatever someone's skills and interests, their time is of value to us.

Sue Heyes and Minnie

Sue Heyes tells us about her role as both animal welfare assistant and volunteer for The Blue Cross adoption centre in Torbay, and how she came to adopt her cat, Minnie.

Diana, Holly, Luke and Rosie

Diana Hillsden volunteers for The Blue Cross, as well as entering her dogs in agility events.

Marion, Rosie and Pepsi

Read an interview with Marion Palmer, a volunteer at our Felixstowe adoption centre.

Peter and Molly

Peter volunteers at Felixstowe adoption centre, where he met and adopted lovable Rottweiler Molly.