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Are you interested in helping to save wildlife? We are Swan Lifeline, based on Cuckoo Weir Island in Eton Berkshire, and our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release sick and injured waterfowl.
We’re dependant on Volunteers to manage our site operation and offer a very rewarding experience where you will learn lots and share amazing experiences as we transform lives. The work includes cleaning indoor and outdoor enclosures, food prep & feeding, site maintenance and assisting with rescues (if you are interested).
We do have a few simple requirements for the on-site team Volunteer role:
· You have a passion for Swans and helping wildlife.
· You make a regular commitment that fits with our shift system (ideally once a week but a minimum of 2 half days a month)
· You can work hard (active physical work), as part of a team.
· You can work independently once fully trained (full training will be given)
· Are over the age of 18 (sadly, our insurance doesn’t cover Minors).
We are also very interested in Volunteers who can offer time at weekends, and people who could do an early evening shift in the months of July & August when we’re especially busy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you interested in helping to save wildlife? We are Swan Lifeline, based on Cuckoo Weir Island in Eton Berkshire, and our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release sick and injured waterfowl.
We’re dependant on Volunteers and offer a very rewarding experience where you will learn lots and share amazing experiences as we transform lives. This volunteering role involves attending waterfowl who need rescuing and/or transporting to our site in Eton.
We’re looking for 2 types of specialist Volunteers: You could do either or both.
Rescuer (Home based): Rescuing swans and other waterfowl from home. You’ll only do simple rescues to start with i.e. moving a swan from a garden or road etc. (beginners will not be asked to attend water-based rescues). Requires confidence handling large birds (full training given) and a good level of physical fitness. We will set you up with equipment.
Driver: Collecting waterfowl (usually ducklings, cygnets, geese etc.) and dropping them to our site or transporting birds to a different rescue centre.
We do have a few requirements for the Rescue and Driver Volunteer role:
· You live no more than 50 miles radius from postcode SL4 6SS
· You have a full, clean driving license and your own vehicle
· You can work independently once fully trained (full training given at our site in Eton)
· Are over the age of 18 (sadly, our insurance doesn’t cover Minors)
· You have a passion for Swans and are comfortable (after training) handling large birds
· You are willing to join the WhatsApp group that we use to communicate. We post rescues and collections to the WA group, and we ask you to respond if you are able to go. There is no obligation to respond or attend if you are unable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.