For volunteers aged 12+ years

This role is prioritised for young people interested in animal welfare studies or careers, but is open to anyone who can demonstrate a keen interest in rabbit welfare.

Rabbit Care Assistants provide all aspects of care needed, including feeding, grooming, medications and treatments and socialisation.

Care Assistants work in small teams, with each team working closely with Rabbit Care Leads during their shifts.

In addition, there will be an ongoing training and support programme ( that will support the Care Assistants to develop their knowledge and understanding of rabbit welfare as they volunteer, with recognition given at regular intervals of their development and hours volunteering.  As well as providing a strong background and evidence should the Care Assistant seek a career or training opportunities within animal welfare, this will prepare them well for future opportunities within and outwith the charity.

Our Care Assistant volunteers will be offered full supervision, support and direction from their Care Lead, who will be a verified member of the PVG Scheme (incorporating a Disclosure Scotland check) and will have completed a Child Safeguarding course.

Full training & support will be given for the role.