Volunteer Photographer
Hosted by: Canine Partners
Opportunity Description: 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.
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’
• 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.
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’
Type of Activity: Marketing, PR & Media
Areas of Interest: Animals/Wildlife, Arts & Crafts, Disability, Media
Skills: Practical
Who we are looking for: 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
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
Requirements: Driving License, Own vehicle or have access to a vehicle
Suitable for: Indoors, Event, Outdoor, Short Term Commitment, Older People
Practical considerations: 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.
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.
Recruitment method: Application Form, Informal Discussion, References
Disabled Access details: Yes
Expenses details: Yes - pre approved
Support for volunteers with additional needs: Yes
Induction Arrangments: Yes
Insurance Cover: Yes
Support Available: 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
• 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