Volunteers sought for animal care
Volunteers sought, for a few hours a week on an ad hoc or regular basis, to work alongside a range of animals from alpaca to zebra and 25 different species in between. Ideal for someone local to Ross on Wye Herefordshire who is seeking a career with animals and needing experience on their cv or someone recently retired and wanting a new outlet or someone who simply loves being surrounded by animals and caring for those who have not had a great start in life. You need to be 21 and over and physically fit. Previous experience with animals is great, but not required, however it is important to be physically fit, have a can-do attitude and ability to remain calm and considered when working beside livestock. Also ideal for a handy man who enjoys mending and repairing and maintaining their enclosures, fencing and helping to enrich their environments. We are located just outside Ross on Wye in Herefordshire in a valley setting. The volunteer will work alongside 150 animals across 27 different species. Great for equine lovers as we have donkeys, mules, horses, miniature horses and zebra, some of which need a lot of attention. We are not a charity but alongside our own farm livestock and pets we have offered homes to animals who were neglected, could no longer be cared for, or RSPCA cases living in conditions inappropriate for their needs. This voluntary work will involve pen clearing, pooh picking, feeding, and help with husbandry, disinfecting enclosures and adding different enrichments. If you seek a range of experiences we will ensure you get engaged with husbandry work including hoove clipping, worming, vaccinating, wound dressing etc. It is tough physical work but in a great setting with great experiences to be had. Read More