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    Gardener - Volunteer (Manchester) (1688) - United Kingdom - The Donkey Sanctuary

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    The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day. We will achieve this by transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.

    Do you have a passion for Donkeys?

    Would you like to help make a difference?

    Volunteers have been at the heart of our work for many years and will be an integral part of the charity reaching its goals in the future. If you have an interest in horticulture, possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and would like to give the gift of time to The Donkey Sanctuary, we are looking for a volunteer to support our dedicated team at the Donkey Assisted Therapy Centre, Manchester.

    About YOU .....

    • A true team-player.
    • Passionate about The Donkey Sanctuary.
    • Friendly and approachable demeanour.
    • Able to present a positive and professional image of The Donkey Sanctuary at all times.

    You will be able to help us with

    • Assisting centre staff in the upkeep of the centre and its grounds, including planting, weeding and watering of plants and removal of poisonous/unwanted growth.
    • Supporting the development and maintenance of conservation projects within the centre and its grounds.
    • Introducing and maintaining new initiatives to support conservations and mindfulness already in place to fulfil the aesthetic needs of the centre.
    • Supporting staff with occasional species surveys and monitoring as and when they occur and supporting appropriate action.
    • Ensuring the needs of visitors on site are met, such as with directions and explanation of conservation projects being maintained.
    • Aiding centre staff in the creation of new visitor engagement initiatives.

    After completing a 1-day induction, you will be a true ambassador for The Donkey Sanctuary, enhancing every visitors' day and ensuring both existing and potential supporters feel valued and well looked after whilst visiting the site.

    Full manual handling and customer service training will be given.

    We welcome applications from all who would be able to give the gift of time for one day a week between , Monday-Friday.

    Come and join our family

    If you are aged 16 or over, enthusiastic and have regular free time you can offer, then we would love to hear from you. If you would like to find out more information about volunteering at The Donkey Sanctuary in this role please call us on Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm)

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