Here at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, we have a team of volunteers who help our falconers and keepers carry out their day to day duties looking after the birds and animals, engaging with visitors and making sure that the Centre is maintained to a high standard.
We have recently said goodbye to two volunteers who have made a big difference since starting with us.
Rosemary Gethin started volunteering with us in March. She soon learnt how to clean out aviaries and prepare food for the birds alongside the gardening and maintenance tasks. Rosemary was particularly keen to provide enrichment for our birds, and spent time working with other volunteers and our trainees to come up with new challenges. Rosemary has now moved away from the area and will be missed.
PJ Harris joined us in April, to complement his university degree by learning practical skills in animal care and management. Always happy to muck in, PJ was a valuable member of our team. He has decided to leave us to concentrate on his studies, but we look forward to welcoming him back outside of term-time.
Volunteer co-ordinator Beckie says “We couldn’t do the work we do if it wasn’t for all of our volunteers. They give their time freely to help our charity and we hope that they gain skills, experience and friends while with us.”
For more information about our volunteer scheme, please click here.
