Do you have a way with words and experience with public engagement and/or web design and web-based communications? Are you passionate about the relationship between people and animals? If so, SCAS has two volunteer roles in our Communications Team that might interest you!

1. SCAS Volunteer Communications Officer: Public Engagement

Do you love public engagement to highlight science stories and research findings? Are you passionate about the relationships between people and animals? Are you looking to gain experience and broaden your CV? If so, the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) has the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a Volunteer Communications Officer to help us deliver our ambitious communications plan through public engagement. This role will give you the opportunity to learn about the promotion of science based public engagement, through guidance and practical experience. You will help the SCAS communications team to maintain the organisation’s high profile with positive and trusted communications which engage current and potential future members as well as the wider public looking for information about Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) and Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI). We anticipate this will take approximately 4-8 hours a week, worked flexibly from home. To apply, or for further information, please send your CV and a cover letter to Julia Stewart, SCAS Administrator, by email to juliastewart_scas@outlook.com. The closing date for applications is 31^st January 2024.

Download full job description here (available soon).

2. SCAS Volunteer Communications Officer: Web Master

Do you have a way with words and experience with web design and web-based communications? Are you passionate about the relationships between people and animals? Are you looking to gain experience and broaden your CV? If so, the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) has the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a Volunteer Communications Officer to help us deliver our ambitious communications plan through development of the SCAS website. This role will give you the opportunity to learn about the creative process of developing web-based science content, its promotion and management, through guidance and practical experience. You will help the SCAS communications team to maintain the organisation’s high profile with positive and trusted communications which engage current and potential future members as well as the wider public looking for information about Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) and Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI). We anticipate this will take approximately 4-8 hours a week, worked flexibly from home. To apply, or for further information, please send your CV and a cover letter to Julia Stewart, SCAS Administrator, by email to juliastewart_scas@outlook.com. The closing date for applications is 31^st January 2024.

Download full job description here (coming soon).