Volunteer Animal Care and Beneficiary Liaison

Support people with special needs while caring for animals.

Heathrow Special Needs Centre offers a unique opportunity for volunteers to make a real difference by helping individuals with disabilities and special needs participate in informal training programmes focused on horticulture and animal care.

As a volunteer, you’ll assist staff in maintaining the health and wellbeing of the animals, while also supporting the centre's attendees through engaging, hands-on activities. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain valuable experience in social care, education, or animal welfare.

No formal qualifications are required — just a willingness to help and a caring attitude.

What skills do I need?

No qualifications required. Just the following attributes:

• Compassionate and enjoy helping others
• Comfortable working with animals
• Willing to assist with practical, hands-on tasks
• Patient and supportive when working with people with additional needs
• Reliable and able to follow guidance
• Interested in developing experience in social care or animal care.

When do I need to be available?

Details

Variable by arrangement during the staff working hours of 8am to 4pm. The charity is open to service users 9.30am to 2pm.

Where does this role take place?