Vacancy for Yard Assistant

 

Do you have a fondness for donkeys?
Are you able to work in all weathers?

If yes, you could be the person we are looking for!
The work is hard but rewarding, you will see physically and emotionally damaged donkeys
returned to good health.
You will learn equine husbandry from the qualified and experienced staff. The successful
applicant would be given the opportunity to undertake the Stage One Donkey Care
Course.

Job description:
 To load and pull trolleys of hay and straw, fill water buckets and deliver to the
donkey stables.
 To empty, clean and refill water drinkers in the yards, stables and paddocks.
 To clean the donkey yards.
 To keep the muck trailer tidy.
 To collect the empty food bowls from the yards and stables.
 To muck out the stables and re-bed with straw.
 To groom donkeys.
 The successful applicant may be asked to help with some fundraising activities i.e.
table top sales.

The position will be permanent for 4 days a week, which will include one weekend day,
from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm with one hour unpaid lunch break. These days can be flexible.

Salary will be national living wage according to age.
Please contact us on 01491 833938 or email: mail@islandfarmdonkeysanctuary.org.uk
for an application form or ask in the office.