Animal Care Volunteer - Berkshire
Are you a friendly individual with a passion for animals? Would you like to be involved with helping with the care of rescue animals whilst they wait to find their new home?
We are searching for enthusiastic volunteers who share our love for animals, who would like to help with the day-to-day care and support of the pets waiting to find their forever homes. From helping with cleaning the facilities and preparing meals to walking the dogs and providing company and enrichment, we are seeking outgoing individuals to help join our team of dedicated volunteers.
How can you support us?
- Making up meals in our animal kitchen and giving fresh water
- Taking our dogs for their daily walks
- Cleaning animal accommodation and outside ares
- Helping with the laundry
- Giving lots of love and affection
- Work alongside our animal care staff by following the ways of working on animal care, nutrition and health & safety whilst on site
What will you gain in return?
- An opportunity to make a positive impact to the life of our animals and get them ready for rehoming
- A chance to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Training for your role and experience
- Time to de-stress by spending quality time with the animals in your care
- The chance to join a great team and make friends along the way
Ideally, you will...
- Enjoy being with our animals and supporting their needs whilst they are with us.
- Be relatively fit and healthy.
- Enjoy being part of a team and also happy to follow instruction.
- Show compassion and understanding.
- Have an interest in the work of the trust.
When do we need you?
Flexible. We have shifts to suit everybody’s needs!
To apply for this volunteer role, please email our Volunteer Coordinator Sarah at s.hardwick@nawt.org.uk or complete the below form.