JOBS & VOLUNTEERS

Use this section if you are a rescue centre looking for volunteers or have any jobs to offer. Post your notice using the NOTICES form.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are looking for a job with animals or wishing to volunteer please contact the rescue centres direct. We no longer accept 'jobs wanted' or 'help offered' entries.

Animaljobsdirect is a useful site for anyone looking for current worldwide animal related jobs and volunteer opportunitites as well as career advice. http://www.animal-job.co.uk/

7 July:
Leeds: Volunteer fund raisers urgently needed for Hope Pastures Horse Pony & Donkey Sanctuary in Leeds.
We need people to apply for sponsorship from businesses, do regular car boot sales for us (goods are provided to sell) and organise sponsored walks and fundraisisng events. Support and equipment provided.
contact: phtrust@fsmail.net 01132614344

8 May:
Warwickshire: Urgently required, T.A.R.R.S is looking for volunteer fosterers for cats. Lots of cats being abandoned and need a safe haven. Could you help foster a cat in the Warwickshire area? All food, litter, vet treatment will be paid for, they just need a comfortable place to stay until new homes can be found for them. Please get in contact if you can help. Thank you.
contact: Sophie - 07734442785 / t.a.r.r.s@hotmail.co.uk

20 Apr:
Lancashire: We are a small animal charity needing good, reliable foster carers for cats and small dogs. All the animal's needs will be paid for by us eg veterinary bills, food, toys, cat litter etc etc. If you think you can help please contact me (Kathy) on 07792672521 and/or at kathy.marie@talk21.com. We are based on the Fylde Coast but need foster parents in this area and in the Burnley and Pendle area. However, all areas of Lancs considered.
contact: kathy.marie@talk21.com 07792672521

17 Mar:
Lancaster and Morecambe: UKPetsearch is a voluntary service that aims to reunite lost pets with their owner from the Lancaster and Morecambe district. We urgently need more pet searchers to cover the surrounding areas and possibly beyond! We are also looking for an assistant web master and fundraiser. Think you could help?
contact: petsearchlancs@googlmail.com 0152434748/07728625392

17 Mar:
Hi. we need volunteer carers to foster ShihTzu dogs in all areas of the UK, we are based in Manchester and do not have the resources to rescue dogs all around the country. We need loving carers in all areas of the UK that can take dogs in for short/long term care until new homes can be found for them (not usually very long) If you can help us in our endeavours please contact.
contact: fostering@shihtzu-rescue.org.uk

8 Mar:
Syros, Greece: Volunteers required for a small dog sanctuary on the Greek island of Syros.
Only 3 to 4 hours work required a day in return for free accomodation.
Minimum 1 month stay. But 3 months or more possible.
Please email: bates.norlangos@gmail.com if you would like to help care for our stray and rescue dogs.
Mrs E A Bates

15 Feb:
Somerset: The Labrador Rescue Trust is looking for more volunteers within the South West, specifically in Bristol, Bath, Ross on Wye area in Herefordshire, Shaftesbury/Salisbury, Andover and Winchester areas in Hampshire, Chard in Somerset, Cheltenham Gloucestershire and Devon and Somerset borders around Axminster and Minehead, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
More information on The Trust can be found on our website - www.labrador-rescue.com
contact: enquiries@labrador-rescue.com or Tel: 07791 519084

5 Jan:
Surrey: Registered Uk Charity is looking for 2 volunteers to help administer the running of their centre in West Africa. Airfares, accomodation and transport paid plus pocket money.
Applicants need to be mature in their outlook, have good equine handling and nursing experience, be able to keep accurate accounts and records and get on well with people. Must be animal lovers but care for people too.
contact: gambiahorseanddonkeytrust@hotmail.com

4 Jan 2010:
FRANCE: APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH CAT PROTECTION CHARITY FOUNDER IN FRANCE.
This course is offered by the charity Jardins félins. Please send your name, address and motivation, to foyerfelin @ gmail com

13 Oct: Gloucester: Volunteers needed for: General Admin duties including Reception, Fundraisers, general helpers who are happy to help with all different aspects of the charity.
if you are interested please contact Juliette or Vince at the centre.
website: www.barnowl.co.uk
contact: E:info@barnowl.co.uk T:01452 383999

9 August;
Burton on Trent, Staffordshire/Derbyshire Border: Burton Wildlife Rescue and Animal Centre is urgently looking for volunteers for the following posts- Fundraisers, wildlife and domestic animal rescuers/collecters, Dog and cat fosterers. All enquires please email. www.freewebs.com/wildliferescueburton
contact: wildliferescue.burton@yahoo.co.uk

7 May:
Warwickshire: The Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Society is looking for volunteer foster carers without live in dogs or a place in the house where the rescue dog can go, if possible in the Stratford-on-Avon District or Rugby if possible for dogs not coping well in kennels. Please e-mail if possible your personal details, home life etc. Starter information given, all food paid for etc. Thank you.
contact: t.a.r.r.s@hotmail.co.uk / www.tarrs.org.uk