Volunteering opportunities
Our volunteers make a huge contribution to the work we do here at Woodgreen, helping us make a difference to the lives of pets and people.
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How to donate items to our shops
Your donations help raise vital funds for pets and their people. Find out how you can make a difference with your donated goods.
Items should be in a good, clean, usable condition. The list below isn’t exhaustive and subject to change, so you may wish to contact your local Woodgreen charity shop if you’re unsure.
- Clothes, shoes, fashion accessories and bags
- Toys and games
- Books
- CDs and DVDs
- Unopened and in-date pet food
- Pet toys
- Knitted cat toys (we spray Feliway on them to keep the cats in our care nice and calm)
- Pet beds
- Blankets and knitted blankets (recommended size of 75cm x 75cm)
The charity shop at our Godmanchester centre also accepts towels and newspaper, for our pets.
- Unfortunately, we’re unable to accept duvets or pillows, due to the cost and time it takes to launder them.
- We’re unable to take medicine (even if it’s unopened), and are no longer able to accept used ink cartridges.
- We cannot take gym equipment due to health and safety risks.
- We’re unable to take furniture and other household items as, unfortunately, our collection service is not running.
- We cannot take any kind of mobility scooters or wheelchairs, as we are unable to guarantee the safety of the equipment.
1,884
pets brought into our care at Woodgreen
5,744
pets helped in homes across communities and beyond
220,000
people reached with our advice and support
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All our shops are staffed by friendly volunteers and offer a unique selection of second-hand goods.
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