Photographer (Great North Run Cheer Station

Available from 13/09/2026

Do you have a love for animals and a passion for photography, and would you like to use your skills to support pets in need? Perhaps you're an amateur photographer aiming to enhance your portfolio or CV? We’re seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer photographer to assist with promoting pets available for adoption or capturing moments at Blue Cross events. The title of this role will indicate whether it is a pet photography role or an event photography role.

Could you lend a hand with our current opportunity at the event or location mentioned above?

Photographer

Volunteer Coordinator

Other

You will have the chance to apply your skills, gain practical experience, and assist our busy teams in capturing the essential photos needed to help more pets in need.

• For an animal role you will be taking photographs and/or videos of our pets.
• Also for an animal role you will ensure the photographs capture pets exhibiting natural behaviour to promote the pets as well as possible to potential new homes.
• For a role at one of our Blue Cross events you will be photographing people attending or participating.
• Uploading photographs/videos to send to the team.

• Experience and use of a digital camera.
• Computer literate to be able to download and manipulate your photos to enable team members to access them quickly.
• Experience of and ability to use some digital editing software.
• Empathy with the aims of Blue Cross and a desire to help animals.
• For an animal photography role, an interest in animal photography and a good understanding of animal body language or willingness to be trained.
• Willingness to learn and follow Blue Cross procedures.

• You’ll be helping Blue Cross to help pets have happy, healthy lives.
• An opportunity to use your hobby to help pets find happy new homes as quickly as possible.
• Training will be provided.
• Develop skills and enhance your CV.
• Join a great team of like-minded people.
• Build up a portfolio of great photos.

We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to involve the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this. At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are.

Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating an organisation where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcomed, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities. We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation.

As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion a work in progress – a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us. If you would like to talk to us about any accessibility, email v and we can organise for the right team member to get in touch with you for a discussion.

13/09/2026

10:10 - 16:10

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