As someone who likes to stay busy and happens to absolutely adore dogs…volunteering with CareDogs is a no brainer for me.

I’m the Head Group Walk Steward; my main duties include, attending our group walks to ensure all participants are safe and ensuring I keep the group together. I instruct all Group Walk Stewards to spread out amongst the group on the day so that I can send any communications to the rest of the team if needed.

Volunteering with CareDogs has been an even better experience than I thought it might be - I get to meet new and interesting people, but most of all, I get to make a fuss of all the dogs!

Koren and one of our CareDogs at a recent fundraising event

The CareDogs team is amazing and fun to work with. Did I mention there are dogs to cuddle with? When we attend fundraising events, the team works together to make it fun while spreading the word about the charity and our mission.

I discovered very quickly how valuable CareDogs is to our clients. They enjoy the contact made by our befrienders and CareDogs - they get out for a walk and a chat while enjoying some canine companionship. Many people have felt isolated, especially since the pandemic, and this is a wonderful way to relieve that issue.

I would recommend CareDogs and constantly do, to anyone, especially if they love dogs, which I do. Did I mention I love dogs!? Haha

I am immensely proud to be a part of the CareDogs volunteer team, and the difference we are making within the community.

Koren Maltby
Head Group Walk Steward
September 2024