We’ve got an exciting opportunity for volunteers to support Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, within our Facilities team – helping to care for our site as well as the future of its animals.
In this multi-faceted role you’ll be undertaking a wide range of duties, from driving animals in need to medical / rehabilitation specialists; to helping us ensure our site is health and safety compliant.
On one day, for example, you might be transferring animals from our Clinic or Animal Rehoming Centre, to other rescues we partner with in the South West. You might be involved with taking dogs, cats, small animals (like ferrets and rabbits) to and from veterinary practices in Bristol. Then, on a different day, you may be testing our emergency lighting, looking after our plants and helping to collecting supplies.
Every effort makes a difference and our volunteers are such a support to our team – making a vital difference to the lives and the outcomes of the animals in our care. At our charity you’ll be volunteering within a team of passionate and dedicated people who are all committed to make a difference to animal welfare.
Whether you are an experienced individual looking to support our work using your valuable skills, or whether you are passionate about our cause and want to gain an insight into what we do – this could be the volunteering role for you.
What would I be doing as a Facilities and Animal Transfer Volunteer?
What’s important for me to know?
Part of your day might involve transferring animals, and this will take priority when the need arises. Therefore we are looking for someone who has a full, clean, category b driving licence for this role. In addition we would ask that as a volunteer, you can:
How often would I volunteer?
We are looking for volunteer support each week on:
Thursday and / or Friday between 10am and 4pm
We can offer flexible hours on these days.
What skills and attributes might I need for this role, ideally?
What might I get out of volunteering with Bristol A.R.C.?
I haven’t had much experience. Can I still apply?
Knowledge in the area of building maintenance or health and safety is desirable, yet we welcome applications from anyone. If you are not particularly experienced, we would be pleased to hear about all the other relevant skills or qualities you feel you could bring to the role.
What else might I need to consider, before I apply?
We ask that applicants bear in mind that whilst transporting animals is an important part of this role, this does not involve socialising the animals
This role would suit someone who is comfortable undertaking duties independently and using their initiative, as required
A percentage of your time volunteering would be spent around the Centre in different areas and this will be quite a physical role
We hope that our volunteers will stay with us for a period of at least six months, as we think this will allow the chance to get the best out of the experience. If you wish for a shorter-term or more ad-hoc role, you may wish to consider our Fundraising or Events Volunteer roles
Our volunteering roles are popular and we kindly ask that you consider the time and regularity that you can commit to the role, to ensure this is the right fit
We welcome applications from anyone over the age of 18 years old
If this role doesn’t feel quite the match for you, we have a wider variety of roles that we advertise for periodically on our website
What happens next, after I have made an application?
After the closing date, we will review your application and read through all the details you have given us. If your application is then successful, we will be in touch to arrange an informal interview at our site.
Thank you very much indeed for your interest in volunteering with us. For any questions or queries please contact us at volunteering@bristolarc.org.uk
Follow the link to our website https://www.bristolarc.org.uk/volunteer-vacancies/health-and-safety-volu... where you can apply via the form at the bottom on the volunteer oppertunity. For any questions or queries please contact us at volunteering@bristolarc.org.uk.