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Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC
Association of Protecting Exotic Species CIC
Shelter & Rescue, Pet Shop, Pet Care Clinic & more.

Volunteer & Student Placements

Please note we have recently updated our recruitment process. If you are looking for a student placement, it is the same process just please be sure to tick the student placement box during your application. Also note this system is new and only launched 01/06/2024 so they may be teething issues.

From cuddling to administering care treatments or helping out in a care or wildlife teams we have lots of hands-on volunteer vacancies that you could get involved with.

As a practical animal care volunteer, you will be provided with training and equipment to ensure you are able to carry out the duties without risk to your health. Therefore, we require a commitment from you to volunteer regularly.

​Volunteer & Student Placement Roles

Be apart of something wonderful and help animals from our plant. 

​Apply Now

Volunteer or Students
Volunteering
Student Placements
Volunteer or Students
Animal Care Assistant

Role Type: Volunteer/Students

Department: Animal Welfare

Hours: Part Time/Full Time

Location: Cross House, WA9 3YH

Application Screener

Role Type: Volunteer/Students

Department: Operations

Hours: Part Time/Full Time

Location: Hybrid Working

APES Call Handler

Role Type: Volunteer/Students

Department: Operations

Hours: Part Time/Full Time

Location: Remote Working

Volunteering
Student Placements

​What our Volunteers, Students and Staff get.

"Volunteers get 2% off at our shop."

Volunteer Accreditation & Certification

We like to help not just animals but people, that is why we provide upskilling, with certification available to purchase. Also, we provide our own certificates to help volunteers show potential employers their experience.


Helping volunteers into paid work. 

Be An Animal Care Foster Carer

From cuddling to administering care treatments we have lots of hands-on volunteer vacancies that you could get involved with.

As a practical animal care foster carer, you will be provided with training to ensure you are able to carry out the duties without risk to your health. Therefore, we require a commitment from you to come into the center regularly, and be available for visits from our center animal care director.