2 hours

Become an Animal Welfare Volunteer.

Discover how organisations care for abandoned dogs and help them find safe, loving homes. In this experience with K9 Friends, you’ll explore how the organisation operates, learn about its mission, and create materials that help attract and prepare future volunteers.
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By the end, you'll be able to...

  • Identify how volunteers support the daily care and adoption of rescue dogs.
  • Create a practical guide to help prepare new volunteers.
  • Develop clear and engaging volunteer recruitment content.
  • Communicate the importance of animal welfare and responsible pet adoption.


What's included?

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Explore the Organisation

Examine K9 Friend's mission.
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Create Recruitment Content

Develop content to recruit volunteers.
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Develop a Volunteer Guide

Design a guide for volunteers.
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Get a Certificate

Receive a Certificate of Completion.


What can be added to a CV or LinkedIn?

Below is an example of how you can professionally present this Astranda experience on your CV or LinkedIn profile.
Experience

Animal Welfare Volunteer, K9 Friends (Simulated Work Experience)

Apr 2026 (2 hrs)
  • Developed a volunteer guide outlining responsibilities and best practices for supporting rescue dogs.
  • Created volunteer recruitment content to help promote community involvement in animal welfare.
  • Demonstrated written communication and research skills through the creation of structured outreach materials.


Who is this for?

  • You are interested in careers in animal welfare, veterinary care, or non-profit organisations.
  • You want to understand how rescue shelters operate.
  • You want to develop communication skills used in non-profit organisations.
  • You are curious about volunteer roles in animal care.


What would high-quality work look like here?

  • Your content clearly encourages people to volunteer or support the organisation.
  • Your guidance for volunteers is practical, easy to follow, and relevant to real tasks.
  • Your work shows understanding of dog welfare, including behaviour, safety, and care.
  • Your final submission is well-presented and suitable to share with the K9 Friends team.


What is K9 Friends?

K9 Friends is one of the UAE’s leading dog rescue organisations, dedicated to rescuing abandoned and stray dogs and helping them find safe, loving homes.

Based in Dubai, the non-profit relies on a passionate community of volunteers who care for the dogs, support adoption days, and raise awareness about responsible pet ownership. Every dog at K9 Friends has a story, and the organisation works every day to give them a second chance at life.


What will happen?

Course Lessons


What comes after this?

  • This is not just a task to finish, it’s a chance to show what you can really do. When you follow the instructions and present your ideas professionally, your work can indicate you are ready for the next level. That’s what the Astranda team looks for. We carefully review every student’s submission to identify talent and provide feedback. The best submissions may lead to internships and other exciting opportunities with real companies. Doing your best work here could be the first step toward something much bigger.

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