The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
The Volunteer Keeper role offers a unique student placement opportunity for individuals studying animal welfare or related fields. This is a hands-on, supportive role designed to provide practical experience within a real-world animal care setting. You will work closely with the college’s expert animal welfare team and gain valuable insights into the daily responsibilities and practices involved in maintaining the health, safety, and wellbeing of animals.
Details
Dates: 2 March - 30 April 2026
Hours: Up to 16 hours per week. The successful students will work hours when their academic timetable allows. This will be discussed with the college. Successful students will need to have a completed DBS (arranged by the Dept of Natural Sciences) before a start date can be agreed.
Company: Salford City College
Location: Eccles Sixth Form College (Eccles College Animal park), Chatsworth road, Salford, M30 9FJ
The Company
Salford City College is a group of 5 colleges in Salford intending to offer a course for every student. The Eccles Sixth-Form College campus is a centre of vocational excellence that is host to Eccles College Animal Park. The facility looks after over 500 animals including a range of species from: Alpacas, Marmosets, Capybaras, Cranes, Marine fish, Tegu to domestic species such as our home-bred at-risk sheep and goats. These are looked after by 5 full time staff and 2 part time staff with individual specialisms giving the trainee candidates a range of skills to learn from.