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Our Valuable Team Members

SARAH JEFFREYChief Executive and Pastoral Carer

Doctor in Veterinary Medicine,
MA(Hons), MRCVS

After qualifying as a Veterinary Surgeon in Belgium, Sarah lived and worked as a Vet in Australia and New Zealand, before returning to Scotland to work in a Small Animal Practice near Edinburgh in 2012.

Through her work as a Vet, Sarah witnessed the effects of human loneliness and isolation first-hand, particularly amongst elderly pet owners. She also became increasingly aware of the vital comfort and companionship that many pets provide for their human families. The potential to help bring peace to people – by coupling the therapeutic benefits of contact with animals with the support of Pastoral Care – was clear. Sarah therefore decided to combine her experience in Veterinary Medicine, PR, and Pastoral Care to establish the charity ‘Pet and Companion (PEACE)’.

She is currently living in Edinburgh with her family and their dog, Ro.

NAOMI THEVolunteer and Development Manager

A Graduate from the University of St Andrews, Naomi has wide-ranging experience in working with different vulnerable groups through both academic research and personal contexts. She has supported and conducted dementia care-focussed research in University College London and the University of St Andrews, and worked as a part of a voluntary programme to provide art and music as alternative therapy for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.

Alongside her role as Volunteer and Development Manager for PEACE, Naomi continues to work in providing support for adults with various additional support needs. Her experiences help inform an empathetic and knowledge-based approach to her work with PEACE.

She currently resides in Edinburgh with her husband (and hopefully soon a dog!).

VOLUNTEERSJoin our team

We are eagerly seeking volunteers to form new PEACE Teams of Pastoral Carers and PEACE Dogs. If you, or someone you know, has an interest in pastoral care and a lovely, gentle dog please get in touch!

We would also love to hear from you if you would be interested in organising or hosting a PEACE fundraising event.

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