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Become a Volunteer

Located in the village of Haddenham in rural Buckinghamshire, Tiggywinkles offers an outstanding volunteering environment, working in a professional veterinary practice specialising in wildlife. As well as the opportunity to develop your experience and help support Britain’s amazing wild species, volunteers have free on-site parking, good road and rail links, and fun social events. Below you can read all about the various volunteer roles you can apply for.

  • Upkeep of the centre – Gardening, jet washing pathways, leaf blowing, cleaning windows, painting etc.
  • Kiosk cover, serving teas coffees cakes etc to members of the public.
  • Holding animal talks for the public when colleagues aren’t available.
  • Serving members of the public in the gift shop.
  • Handling enquiries from members of the public both face to face at the casualty reception and over the telephone.
  • Booking in Animal casualties.
  • Liaising with members of the public and our Volunteers to arrange Rescues and Ambulance pick ups.
  • General Administration support such as filing.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of the Reception area.
  • A professional and caring manner.
  • Confident telephone manner.
  • Some previous office experience or Experience of working in a public facing or customer service environment would be beneficial, but full training would be given.
  • A high level of attention to detail.

Work experience placements

For over 16’s, why not consider a work experience placement? To find out more, please click here.