Animal and Site Support Volunteer

Animal and Site Support Volunteer

Posted for Be You Project

Posted by Volunteer Centre West Berkshire

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Bloom AP provides a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment for girls and young women who may find mainstream education difficult to access. Our setting includes a range of animals, outdoor spaces, growing areas and practical facilities which all need regular care and maintenance.

We are looking for practical, reliable and enthusiastic volunteers to help us look after the animals, grounds and general site at Be You Project/ Bloom AP.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being outdoors, working with animals, gardening, fixing things or simply getting stuck in and helping to keep a site safe, welcoming and well maintained.

The role will take place when the young people are not on site, so the focus is entirely on supporting the animals and maintaining the environment rather than working directly with the girls.

You don't need to be an expert in everything. We are looking for people who are practical, willing to learn and happy to work as part of a small team.

What skills do I need?

We are looking for people who are:

• Practical and willing to get stuck in.
• Reliable and able to work independently once tasks have been agreed.
• Comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions.
• Happy working with animals, plants and the natural environment.
• Patient and gentle when handling animals.
• Able to follow instructions and agreed procedures.
• Able to recognise when something is outside their knowledge or experience and ask for help.
• Organised and safety-conscious.
• Physically able to undertake the practical tasks involved in the role.
• Willing to learn.
• Happy working as part of a small team.