Marwell Zoo
There are over 200 species of animals at Marwell Zoological Park, from tiny ants to the tallest giraffe, set in 100 acres of beautiful Hampshire parkland. Marwell aims to support and promote conservation of the natural world through the presentation and breeding of threatened species, and by stimulating awareness and understanding of animals and their habitats. Volunteers are people who have an interest in conservation, wildlife and the environment, enjoy meeting people, are flexible and willing to try new duties and can spare some time on a regular basis. Volunteering opportunities include educational duties, train commentary, visitor information, and face-painting! Full training is given to volunteers where needed.
The Blue Cross
The Blue Cross is Britian's pet charity, providing pratical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Volunteers are needed at the Southampton branch to work with the animals at the shelter, as well as carry out admin duties in the office and on reception. You can also help out with the shelter events and with fundraising.
RSPCA Stubbington Ark
The RSPCA as a charity will, by all lawful means, prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate suffering of animals. Volunteers are required at the Stubbington Ark (Fareham) branch to help at events, collections and fundraising. The Stubbington Ark is the largest Animal shelter in the country! There are also occasional opportunties to help with animal care at the shelter.
The Cinnamon Trust
The Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist national charity which seeks to relieve anxieties, problems and injustice faced by elderly and terminally ill people and their pets. Volunteers are needed from all walks of life to visit owners and help look oafter, transport and foster pets, as well as assisting in raising the profile of and fundraising for the charity.
Animal Welfare
Contact
If you would like to get involved or if you have any questions then please come along to the office, or email/phone/write - we're here to help!
Lizzie Gross (SCA Co-ordinator)
Angela Witham (SCA Admin Assistant)
Open: 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
Telephone:
023 8059 5209 (external callers)
25209 (internal callers)
E-mail: sca@susu.org
Address:
SCA Department, Students' Union
Level 1, Building 42
University of Southampton
Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ
Office:
Level 1, Students' Union
(by the squash courts)
Enter the Union by the main entrance and take the stairs in front of you to the bottom. Turn right through two sets of doors, and turn right again down a further set of stairs, at the bottom of which you should turn left, and walk along the corridor untill you see us signed on the right hand side.