Volunteer Recruitment Day

Name: Volunteer Recruitment Day
Start: 2026-01-11T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-11T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Pine Tree Farm, London Road, Little Irchester

Schedule

Sun Jan 11 2026 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Pine Tree Farm, London Road, Little Irchester | Wellingborough, EN

🐾 VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT DAY 🐾
📅 Saturday 11th January 2026
🕚 11am – 3pm
📍 Animals in Need, Northampton
Start the new year by making a difference! 💜
Join us for our Volunteer Recruitment Day and discover how you can help care for animals and support our charity’s vital work.
We’re looking for reliable, hardworking, and dedicated volunteers across a variety of roles — whether you love animals, enjoy meeting people, or prefer helping behind the scenes, there’s a place for you! 🐶🐱🐰🐴🦉
Training will be provided where needed — all we ask is reliability, commitment, and enthusiasm ❤️
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🐶 Kennel Volunteers
Help our kennel team keep things spotless and our dogs happy!
Tasks include cleaning kennels, feeding, dog walking, laundry, and organising donations.
• Must be physically fit
• Work at least one 4-hour shift per week (Mon–Fri, 8am–2pm)
• Please note: while there is hands-on dog care, much of the role involves cleaning and maintenance tasks
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🦉 Wildlife Unit Volunteers
Our wildlife unit is always busy!
Help clean, feed, and care for mammals, birds & waterfowl.
• No experience needed – training provided
• Shifts: Mon, Tue, Fri & Sat, 8am–1pm
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🐱 Cattery Volunteers
Join our lovely cattery team caring for 22 bright, airy pens of cats.
Help feed, clean, groom & socialise our feline friends.
• Shifts: Mon, Fri, Sat & Sun, 8am–1pm
• Strong back required – lots of bending and twisting involved!
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🐴 Farm & Pony Volunteers
Help care for our ponies & farm animals.
It’s hard physical work, but incredibly rewarding!
• Shifts: Mon–Sun, 8am–12pm
• Reliability & experience essential
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🐰 Rabbit & Guinea Pig Volunteers
Assist in caring for our smaller furry friends.
Quiet, patient people with a love for bunnies are ideal!
• No experience needed – full training provided
• Shifts: Mon, Tue, Fri & Sat, 8am–1pm
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🛍️ Charity Shop Volunteers (Northampton)
Help sort donations and serve our lovely customers.
• Shifts: Mon–Sat, 9am–4pm
• Friendliness & reliability essential
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💻 Admin & Reception Volunteers
Help our office team with admin tasks, phone calls, and greeting visitors.
Ideal for organised individuals who enjoy people and detail-oriented work.
• Basic computer and communication skills preferred
• Shifts available weekdays
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🎪 Fundraising & Events Volunteers
Be part of our events team helping to raise vital funds at fairs, open days, and community events.
Perfect for outgoing, friendly people who enjoy being hands-on and engaging with the public.
• Flexible times and dates
• A great way to represent Animals in Need in the community!
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🎁 Donation Sorting Volunteers
Help manage and organise the generous donations we receive.
You’ll assist with sorting, storing, and distributing food, bedding, and other supplies.
• Shifts available throughout the week
• Attention to detail and reliability essential
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🧺 Laundry Volunteers
Keep the rescue running smoothly by helping with our constant washing cycle!
Tasks include washing, drying, folding, and putting away bedding and towels.
• Light but continuous physical work
• Weekday and weekend shifts available
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💌 Interested?
Come along on the day to meet the team and find out more,
or apply directly by emailing [email protected] with the subject line “Volunteer Application” (or specify your preferred role).
Please include:
👉 Your name, age (must be 18+), location, previous experience, and days/times you can volunteer.
✨ The work may be hard, but it’s incredibly rewarding! ✨
We can’t wait to meet you! 💜