Marsh Volunteer Awards with Dogs for Good
These Awards with Dogs for Good recognise volunteers who go above and beyond across a range of services that the organisation provides to services users.
These Awards include:
– Puppy Volunteer of the Year: recognising a volunteer who is involved with raising or looking after the puppies that will be trained as assistance dogs.
-Fundraiser or Supporter Group Volunteer of the Year: recognising a volunteer who has raised significant funds for the charity or taken part in activities with their local Supporter Group.
– Community Impact Volunteer of the Year: recognising a volunteer whose work for Dogs for Good has helped to raise awareness of the charity in the wider community.
– Dog Volunteer of the Year: recognising a volunteer that supports the care of assistance dogs at any age.
– Volunteer Speaker of the Year: recognising a volunteer that speaks publicly about the work of Dogs for Good, in order to raise awareness and encourage support.
Andrea Cullen, Beryl and Dave Rounsely, Helen Butcher, Annie Rourke, Lindsay Jones, Yvonne Hallows, Katy Nayler, John Hawthorn, Bridget Jeffery, Ed Garland, Peter Everett, and Desna McAll 2023
Puppy Volunteer
Andrea Cullen – Andrea is a Breed Stock Holder, caring for the brood bitch in her home as they prepare to give birth to their litter, and has been responsible for a number of litters of puppies throughout the years.
Beryl and Dave Rounsley – Beryl and Dave have been active volunteers for many years, both as puppy socialisers and boarders. They recently took on their 20th puppy to socialise for the charity, which is an incredible achievement.
Helen Butcher – Helen has been volunteering since 2015 and has dedicated an enormous amount of time and energy to the charity, caring for broods and socialising and boarding over 35 dogs in her home.
Fundraiser or Supporter Group Volunteer
Annie Rourke – Annie has been the driving force behind the Milton Keynes Supporter Group, pretty much running the fundraising team single handedly. She has been the group’s main contact with other organisations they have collaborated with and has made cards and crafts to sell on stalls at various events to help with fundraising.
Lindsay Jones – Lindsay is one of the charity’s youngest volunteers, developing her relationship with Dogs for Good through her parents becoming volunteer puppy socialisers. Lindsay’s skills as a successful fundraiser and speaker enable her to engage with diverse audiences and spread the word about the charity and the important work that they do even wider.
Yvonne Hallows – Yvonne is the Treasurer of the Banbury and District Supporter Group. Yvonne never stops knitting to create an array of items to sell at fundraising events, and has built a network of other crafters.
Community Impact Volunteer
Katy Nayler – Katy has been a volunteer since 2017 and held a wide range of roles throughout her time with the charity. She has socialised and boarded dogs, been an active fundraiser and speaker and is always looking for ways to share the work of the charity.
John Hawthorn – John has been a volunteer since 2020, is an active member of the Warwickshire and Coventry Supporter Group, giving talks to the local community and taking part in many fundraising events. Thanks to John’s influence, a local school has raised over £10,000 for Dogs for Good.
Bridget Jeffery – Bridget is a retired occupational therapist who volunteers her time to support the Instructor Team and their clients at Dogs for Good. The Instructor Team work with the puppy trainers to match dogs with clients and identify any additional needs that the client might have at this time.
Dog Volunteer
Ed Garland – Ed previously volunteered as a socialiser for Dogs for Good, before becoming the inaugural kennel volunteer and an intrinsic part of the Health and Welfare team. He is a reliable volunteer, never complaining about the challenge of working with such a range of dogs.
Peter Everett – Peter has been a volunteer driver for over 11 years, taking trips all over the country to transport dogs to their new homes. He is well known to staff and other volunteers for his dedication to the organisation and is a true asset to the team of drivers.
Volunteer Speaker
Desna McAll – Desna has been a speaker and fundraiser for Dogs for Good since 2014, joining the charity after hearing about their work with individuals suffering from dementia at Crufts. She has taken part in a number of fundraising events to support their work and raised vital funds.
