We are an RCVS registered emergency veterinary hospital dedicated exclusively to wildlife.

Gardening, Cleaning & Enclosure Maintenance

Job Type: Voluntary
Hours: Monday and/or Wednesday 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 
Location: Windlesham

We are looking for volunteers to help maintain our grounds and the outdoor enclosures.

The role:
As a volunteer you will maintain the lawns and other green spaces and maintain and prepare our wildlife enclosures.

Your duties will include:
• Monitoring the health of greenscapes
• Watering  shrubs, mowing lawns and weeding gardens
• Keeping green spaces and walkways clear of debris and litter
• Digging enclosures ready for new occupants
• Mowing lawns
• Clearing plant debris from the grounds
• Cutting back shrubs

Experience, knowledge and skills:
• Experience as a Gardener advantageous but not essential
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations for landscaping advantageous but not essential
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle as we are not on a public transport route
• A love of the outdoors and plant life
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain equipment, including spades, rakes, clippers, secateurs and mowers

Personal qualities:
• Team worker
• Problem solver
• Flexible
• Can-do
• Have integrity
• Compassionate

Working Conditions:
Due to the nature of the work, along with location of the cages and pens – the role requires reaching, squatting, kneeling, bending and stretching.  The role also requires lifting and carrying.  

You may be working alone at times and will be required to work quietly so you don’t disturb the wildlife.

Harper Asprey Wildlife Hospital

Rescue • Rehabilitate • Release  

Diagnosing, treating and caring for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Need help with an animal!

Admissions: 9.30am–4pm daily
Call: 01344 623106
For an urgent emergency outside these hours, please contact your nearest veterinary practice.

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Donate • Fundraise • Volunteer • Corporate Support
Every gift helps give vulnerable wildlife expert veterinary care and a second chance in the wild.

Contact us

Pears Hill, Westwood Road, Windlesham, Surrey GU20 6LU  info@hawr.co.uk Charity No. 11436

 

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