Public APES copy repeatedly explains that staff are unpaid volunteers and asks supporters to treat them with respect. Volunteering and placements form part of how APES keeps services moving across rescue, care, support and education work.
Animal welfare support
Support day-to-day care, cleaning, handling preparation and practical routines.
Public support routes
Help people access information, signposting and welfare-focused services clearly.
Student placements
Placement pathways should be coordinated through approved APES contact routes rather than through unreviewed local forms.
Before you apply
Because volunteering can involve public-facing support and animal welfare activity, APES may need to assess suitability, training needs, availability and role fit before confirming a placement.
Likely role types
Current public wording supports animal welfare routines, public support work and student placements. APES should continue to match applicants to practical, supervised roles rather than promise immediate placement.
Checks and onboarding
Depending on the role, APES may need to review age suitability, availability, safeguarding expectations, training needs, DBS-related considerations and induction requirements before confirming a placement.