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Siblings Reunited (STAR) (SCIO)
- VO104601
Do you love the outdoors and looking after animals? Then, this is the opportunity for you!
Siblings Reunited (STAR) reunites brothers and sisters separated in the care system, by providing the opportunity for quality and regular sibling contact.
Run from its unique farmland setting, it provides a safe, natural, calming and fun environment, where children can foster emotional bonds and help overcome the trauma associated with being separated from their siblings.
STAR has a wide variety of furry friends, needing your care. These include Chip & Dale, the goats, Maggie, Grace, Rose, Ivy & Violet, the sheep, and Barney, Bella and Ava the Shetland Ponies, (as well as numerous ducks, chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs!).
In addition to building animal care skills, you will also benefit from being part of a committed and friendly team of volunteers and staff. Come and join them!
Experience required
Applicants should be keen, enthusiastic and adaptable. They should be able to use their initiative but also to follow instructions/to do lists. They should have basic animal knowledge and caring skills, and be willing to feed, clean out and ensure the welfare of the animals.
Travel details
Siblings Reunited is located in NE Fife, between Gauldry and Newburgh, on the banks of the River Tay, at East Flisk Farm, Fife. KY14 6HP
Travel expenses
Travelling expenses are paid at 0.45 per mile or public transport tickets up to a total of £15.00 per session, (due to funding limitations)
Support
Training details
Induction includes a tour of the site, expectations, an informal chat about the needs of the animals, health & safety policy and site risk assessment. Other volunteers and staff are available for ongoing support.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
If under 18 would need to be accompanied by parent or carer
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Animal carer with Siblings Reunited (STAR) (SCIO)
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Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Fife:
Contact name: Volunteering Team Fife
Email address: [email protected]
Thank you for registering your interest in Animal carer with Siblings Reunited (STAR) (SCIO).
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Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at [email protected] quoting reference #VO104601.