Greyhound Enrichment Volunteer - Seymour
Our Greyhound Enrichment Volunteers at Seymour provide socialisation and enrichment activities to support greyhounds awaiting adoption.
Through walking, grooming, training, and sensory activities, volunteers help reduce stress and improve well-being. Limited work placements are also available at GAP Seymour for veterinary nursing and animal studies students.
Want a volunteer role where you get to cuddle adorable greyhounds all day?
Our Greyhound Enrichment Volunteers work at both our facilities in Seymour and Tullamarine, providing vital socialisation and enrichment activities for greyhounds housed in our kennels whilst they wait to be adopted. Please note, we only have availability for new volunteers at our Seymour location only.
Activities undertaken include walking, grooming, practice on stairs, general socialisation, and training activities. We also have many other activities for our greyhounds including training activities, cognitive, food, and sensory activities.
These activities help improve the well-being of the greyhounds while in our kennels. The activities help reduce stress, assists with problem solving skills and of course are lots of fun for the greyhounds and you! Limited work placements are also available at GAP Seymour for both veterinary nursing and animal studies students.
Please note: We require volunteers to be at least 18 years old.
What is required?
- Enrichment volunteers sign up for their own shifts available on the volunteer portal once they have completed their induction training. Training includes some important health and safety guidelines for working at our kennels, plus an onsite induction.
- Enrichment volunteers can be involved regularly every week, or as a “bite-sized” volunteer.
- Enrichment shifts at the Seymour kennels are run every day of the week between 10am-12.30pm & 12.30 to 3pm
- Set up, implementation, supervising the greyhounds and clean-up of the activities is required
- You should be comfortable in handling dogs of large size (up to 40kg) and various energy levels (including some very excited greyhounds)
- Enrichment volunteers will work as a team or individually, depending on the day.
- We ask that volunteers complete a minimum of one volunteer shift per quarter (3-months).
What are the benefits for you?
- Opportunity to learn new enrichment techniques that you can use with your own pet dogs at home
- One-on-one contact with greyhounds
- Gaining experience interacting with greyhounds if you are interested in working in the animal care/training industry
- The satisfaction of knowing you’re improving the greyhound’s well-being and increasing the dog’s chances of being adopted by assisting with their training and behaviour
- Becoming part of the GAP family
Meet our dogs ready for adoption
All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and health checked.
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Ben ARP
Listen up! Ben is on the hunt for his forever home! Whilst he is still young and lacking a little bit of confidence in the world, we have no doubt he will shine as a pet in the right home. Due to his quiet and cautious nature we think he will be better suited to a home with teens or just adults, eithe by himself or another calm, respectful and polite dog of any size to show him the ropes and a backyard to relax in is a must. Are you sweet Ben's new family!?
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). We have behavioural and health assessed this lovely dog, and they will remain with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting this particular dog, and not other dogs currently in our care.
Peter
Montana
Alice
Rocky ARP
How pretty is Rocky? He has the whole world in his paws with hat adorably cute head tilt! Rocky is a very friendly, outgoing and confident boy who loves treats and is happy to hang out with his people. He can be enthusiastic at times when playing with other dogs so he may be better suited to a home with a robust medium or large canine companion, or may even suit living as an only dog. He may be happy living with children aged 10+ and full time workers.
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.
Paddy ARP
Meet Paddy, a handsome male greyhound with a polite, gentle manner and a friendly, personable nature. He is a calm and thoughtful boy who enjoys human company and greets everyone with quiet charm. Paddy is affectionate without being demanding and has a lovely way of making people feel at ease, whether he’s leaning in for a pat or simply relaxing nearby. His easygoing temperament makes him a pleasure to have around.
Paddy would be well suited to a home with adults, elderly adopters, or families with children aged5 and over who can interact with him kindly and respectfully. He can live happily as an only dog or with a compatible medium to large canine companion.With his calm energy and good manners, Paddy may also suit apartment living,provided his exercise and comfort needs are met. He’s ready to settle into a loving home where he can relax, enjoy companionship, and be cherished.
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.
Josie ARP
Josie’s has just come back from a vacation far away and ready to settle into her new forever retirement home! We think she may suit living with other male dogs medium or larger and children 10 and over. She may also suit living as an only dog and with full time workers.
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.
Bessie ARP
Little brindle gal Bessie is now in the market for her new forever home! She isn’t really fussy about what she needs as she is a quiet, easy going and sensible little lady but she would love some people to dote on her till the end of her days at the very least. We think she may suit homes with children 10 and over and maybe another male canine companion of any size. She may even like to live in an apartment or with an elderly person! Like we said, she is pretty easy going!
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.
Winx ARP
Meet Winx, a beautiful female greyhound with a calm, polite nature and a heart full of sweetness. She is gentle and personable, taking her cues from the people around her and doing her very best to please. Winx can be a little anxious in new situations, but reassurance and kind guidance go a long way—once she settles, her affectionate and thoughtful personality truly shines. She enjoys quiet companionship and will happily be by your side, soaking up the comfort of a predictable routine.
Winx would do well in a home with adults, elderly adopters, or families with children aged 10 and over who can respect her sensitive side. She would be happiest as an only dog, or with a compatible medium to large canine companion who matches her calm energy. With patience, love, and a peaceful home, Winx will reward her people with loyalty, grace, and a gentle presence that makes every day a little brighter.
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.
