Volunteer

Work placement opportunities over spring and summer are now available.
**Please note a weekend day is required**
Please email us now to avoid disappointment, we have limited spaces.

Volunteering@rangerslodgewildlifehospital.org

Please note: You must be at least 16 years old to volunteer with us.

First and foremost we are a hospital, we are not a sanctuary or a zoo. The animals in our care are sick/injured and they are our patients. You will be responsible for their care, giving them the correct food and medications and ensuring their cages/enclosures are cleaned to a high standard.

You must have an interest in animal welfare, be able to articulate yourself clearly, be responsible, observant, methodical, and have a good standard of literacy and communication skills. You must be able to work independently. Attention to detail is very important, our patients will be relying on you for everything they need.

We require everyone who volunteers with us to do the same day or evening shift every week for an absolute minimum of 6 months. We are unable to help with Duke of Edinburgh placements and we do not offer accommodation.

Please be aware that the hospital is in a remote location so you will need your own transportation.

Training will be provided, animal handling, bio security, and health & safety.

Roles & Responsibilities

Day Shift (10am – Finish)

You must be able to stay for a full day.
We work as a team and we need all the volunteers to be here until every animal has been cleaned out and fed. It can be a very long day in the spring and summer.
Please bring a packed lunch, hot drinks are available.

Responsibilities include:

•  Cleaning cages and enclosures – we have outdoor enclosures/aviaries to clean as well as indoor animals, so please bring separate outdoor boots and appropriate wet weather attire as you will be working outside in all weathers
• Handling a wide variety of animals (including birds)
• Feeding and watering all the animals (this will include cutting up dead chicks)
• Giving out medications and filling out paperwork to show that correct drugs have been given
• Carrying out general cleaning, washing and assisting in other tasks
• Restocking items around the hospital

Evening Shifts (6pm – 9pm (ish))

Responsibilities include:

• Topping up food and water bowls (this will include cutting up dead chicks)
• Cleaning cages that are in need of it – we have outdoor enclosures/aviaries as well as indoor animals, so please bring separate outdoor boots and appropriate wet weather attire as you will be working outside in all weathers
• Giving out medications and filling out paperwork to show that correct drugs have been given
• General cleaning and helping with other tasks around the hospital (for example holding animals while medical care is given)
• Restocking items around the hospital

Available Vacancies