Photographer (Oxford Half Cheer Station Runner Photographer)

Job description

Available from 11/10/2026Do 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 show you if this 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?

Volunteer rolePhotographer

Volunteer managerVolunteer Coordinator

Where you will be basedOther

Why we want youYou 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.

What you will be doing

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

The skills you need

Experience and use of a digital camera

Computer literate to download and manipulate your photos to enable team members to access it 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

What's in it for you

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

DisclaimerWe 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 to be 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 volunteering@bluecross.org.uk and we can organise for the right team member to get in touch with you for a discussion.

Location and Timeslot1. Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Available from: 11/10/2026

Timeslot: 10:15 - 16:15

Please select the location and timeslots to apply

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English