The UK Government have applied an Avian Influenza Protection Zone across the UK. This means that we must close our Aviaries to the public until the restrictions are lifted.
We do NOT have this virus at Raystede but we are required to put in place a range of measures to protect our birds. We are still open and welcome visitors to the rest of the site – please book your ticket.
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Volunteer with us

Raystede is an exciting and rewarding place to volunteer. We have over 200 volunteers at Raystede all committed to giving animals a better life.

We have over 200 volunteers at Raystede all committed to giving animals a better life. Their generosity and dedication allows Raystede to provide a caring environment for all our animals.

Our Raystede site can be a busy place and we do our very best to make sure that volunteering is rewarding and enjoyable. Whilst volunteering you will get to meet fellow volunteers and staff, learn new skills and play an active role in the work we do.

Volunteers must be over the age of 16 and, if volunteering onsite at Raystede, have access to their own transport. Volunteers aged between 16-17 years old will need a parent or guardian to sign your application form to say they are happy for you to come and volunteer with us.

Trustee
Closing Date: 10th Apr 2023
Equine Enrichment Volunteer
Location: Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare Time of Day: Weekday & Weekend afternoon shifts available
Visitor Information/Check In Volunteer
Location: Raystede Time of Day: Various shifts available
Visitor Engagement Volunteer
Location: Onsite at Raystede Time of Day: Various shifts available
Collecting Box Volunteer
Online Sales Volunteer
Family Learning Day (FLD) Volunteer
Location: Onsite at Raystede
Volunteer with Colleagues
Shop - Book Department Assistant
Location: Lewes, Ringmer, Uckfield and Hailsham
Shop Fashion and Accessories Assistant
Location: Ringmer, Lewes, Hailsham and Uckfield
Shop - Till and Gift Aid Generation Assistant
Location: Ringmer, Lewes, Hailsham and Uckfield Time of Day: Various shifts
Shop Assistant
Location: Ringmer, Lewes, Hailsham and Uckfield
Shop - Stock Preparation Assistant
Location: Ringmer, Lewes, Hailsham and Uckfield Time of Day: Various Shifts
Foster Carer
Event Photographer Volunteer
Event Promotions Volunteer
Event Marshall Volunteer
In-store Fundraising Volunteer
Animal Sponsor Tour Volunteer
Location: On site at Raystede Time of Day: Various shifts available
Community Fundraising Stall Holder Volunteer
Location: Covering East Sussex, with regular check-ins at Raystede
Talks And Tours Volunteer
Location: Covering East Sussex, with regular check-ins at Raystede Time of Day: Minimum of 1 talk per month
Community Partner Volunteer
Location: Covering East Sussex, with regular check-ins at Raystede Time of Day: Minimum of 1 day per week
Event Assistant Volunteer
Time of Day: 4-6 hours a week, with a view to increase in busy periods

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