Volunteer Animal Care Assistant
What to Expect:
Get ready for an adventure that combines your passion for animals with hands-on experience and learning. Although it can get a little messy and smelly at times, the joy you'll feel is immeasurable. From cuddling cute kittens to playing fetch with playful pups, you'll be immersed in a world of furry friends. Whether it's rain or shine, summer or winter, you'll be out there making tails wag and hearts happy.
What are the Benefits?
🐾 Plenty of quality time with lots of animals 🩺 An amazing opportunity to learn about the care and health requirements of our furry companions 🎾 Unleash your inner child and enjoy playtime and interaction with the animals in our care 📚 Develop valuable skills and gain insight into the animal care industry 🤍 Become part of our warm and friendly community, where every wag and purr counts
As a volunteer, you'll be an essential part of our team, with hands-on responsibilities that include:
🧹 Giving animal pens a fresh start each day by cleaning, replacing bedding and ensuring enclosures are clean and comfortable 🧼 Maintaining a hygienic environment—because healthy animals mean happy volunteers 🏡 Helping keep the Animal Care Campus clean, tidy and welcoming for our furry residents 🚶 Taking our four‑legged friends for walks around the campus to provide enrichment and exercise 🎉 Embracing your playful side by spending time with animals and facilitating positive social interactions with toys, other animals and people 🧺 Assisting with laundry duties to ensure animals always have clean and cosy bedding
Skills and Characteristics We're Looking For:
🐶 Confidence working with domestic animals, or a willingness to learn in a shelter environment 🔊 Ability to cope with increased noise levels ✅ Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage tasks autonomously 🏋️ Physically fit, with the ability to lift up to 10kg and stand for extended periods 🔍 Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately 🤝 Enjoy working as part of a supportive team 🗣️ Excellent communication skills with both people and animals 🔥 A dedicated, hard‑working attitude and passion for supporting the RSPCA