Livestock Checking Volunteer (Birch House Farm, Cockerham)
Livestock Checking Volunteer (Birch House Farm, Cockerham)
Posted for Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Brockholes
Posted by Community CVS
You will be redirected to the Community CVS website to express your interest.
We are looking for volunteers to join our team of livestock checkers and help with cattle checks at Birch House Farm in Cockerham.
Training will be given in how to behave around livestock and what signs to be aware of to ensure that the animals are grazing in a safe environment.
Each checker will visit the site once a week between June and October to check the health and welfare of the livestock grazing there and this takes around an hour.
It's a great opportunity to spend time outdoors enjoying nature whilst checking the animals, making sure the fences are intact and keeping an eye out for any other reportable issues.
What skills do I need?
- Calmness and reliability
- Comfortable around livestock
Details
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Interested in Volunteer Coordinators Forum?
- Interested in Volunteer Training Programme?
- Interested in Volunteering Quality Mark?
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteers covered by insurance
When is this role available?
When: 01/06/2026 - 31/10/2026
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Volunteers are required to check the cattle once a week and this will take around an hour. Availability can be given on application.
Location:
Birch House Farm
Gulf Lane
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA2 0ER
You will be redirected to the Community CVS website to express your interest.
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