Further Education Work Placement
If you are attending a course related to animal welfare at College or University and are required to undertake a work placement as part of your course work, we can provide opportunities for you.
Why we need you
If you are attending a course relating to animal welfare at College or University and are required to undertake a work placement as part of your course work, please get in touch as we can provide you with opportunities. We also offer placements at our Headquarters. Anyone over the age of 16 can apply for a Further Education Work Placement.
How much time do you need to be able to give?
5 day fixed term.
What will you be doing?
- You will undertake tasks relating to animal care in one of our centres
- For placements in our HQ, you may undertake a placement in Marketing, HR or Fundraising
What skills do you need?
- Strong interest in animal welfare
- Patient and caring approach
- Punctual and reliable
- Good at taking instruction
- Willing to adhere to policy and procedures, as directed
- Flexibility
What will you gain from being a volunteer?
This is an ideal opportunity to gain invaluable work experience in an animal care setting, supported by our dedicated staff.
Further information related to this role
We recommend that you have an up-to-date anti-tetanus vaccination before starting a placement that involves direct contact with animals.
Role Profile
| Volunteer Role | Further Education Work Placement |
| Volunteer Manager | Centre Management Team |
| Where you will be based | Centres or HQ |
Current Opportunities
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Please send us a message from the General Enquiries form on our Contact Us page, selecting ‘Volunteering’ from the dropdown menu.
Support us from £5 a month
It costs us £63,000 every day to continue the work that animals across Scotland depend on. Our work is only possible because of the generosity of people like you.
