Owl

Wildlife Shed Volunteer

We need help to carefully transport domestic and small wild animals (contained) between our rescue centres, to our National Wildlife Centre and to vet appointments.

Role Profile

Volunteer Role Wildlife Shed Volunteer
Volunteer Manager Centre Manager
Where you will be based Other

Why we want you

We need you to help our dedicated Animal Care Assistants in providing a caring and safe environment for the injured wildlife in our care. You will be involved ensuring that their accommodation is always clean and hygienic and assist with monitoring and feeding of wildlife casualties during centre opening hours.

Full training will be provided and you will always have the support of our staff in carrying out your duties.

What you will be doing

  • Help us to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our wildlife shed accommodation
  • Assist with monitoring and feeding wildlife casualties in our care
  • Undertake all associated manual data recording
  • Maintain good stock levels in the shed e.g carry boxes, newspapers, towels, gloves etc

The skills you need

  • Compassionate, patient and caring, with a strong interest in animal welfare
  • Previous experience in handling wildlife would be preferable
  • You must be a good listener and able to follow instructions well
  • You should be flexible in your approach, as there will be times when contact with the cats is minimal
  • Ability to bend and lift as required in caring for the wildlife

What’s in it for you

  • Volunteering for us is an incredibly rewarding experience and in return for your time and commitment, you will gain invaluable experience helping Scotland’s leading animal welfare charity.
  • You will be part of our dedicated team of Animal Champions, caring for Scotland’s animals in need.
Disclaimer

It will not always be possible for you to have hands-on experience with the wildlife in the course of your volunteering duties. Your contact with the wildlife will depend upon the animals in our care at any given time, their individual needs and with your own safety in mind.

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