Volunteering at Oaksedge
Welcome to Oaksedge Sanctuary - a peaceful rescue sanctuary and rewilding project set within the Derbyshire countryside.
Home to more than 250 rescued animals, Oaksedge provides lifelong care to animals who have come from neglect, abandonment, industrial farming systems and uncertain situations. Alongside animal rescue and rehabilitation, the sanctuary is also restoring natural habitats through an ongoing rewilding programme designed to support biodiversity and local wildlife.
Volunteering at Oaksedge is hands-on, physical and incredibly rewarding. Daily tasks can include feeding animals, mucking out stables and shelters, cleaning enclosures, preparing bedding, grooming, assisting with maintenance work and helping maintain the land and surrounding environment.
The sanctuary is home to a wide range of animals including pigs, sheep, horses, chickens, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, parrots and more - all with their own individual personalities and care needs.
Volunteer Requirements
To help maintain the values and daily operation of the sanctuary, volunteers must:
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Be aged 18 or over
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Be physically able to undertake practical outdoor farm tasks
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Be comfortable working in all weather conditions
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Be vegan or vegetarian, or willing to support the sanctuary’s plant-based ethos while volunteering
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Be eligible to work or volunteer within the UK
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Have a genuine interest in animal welfare, nature and compassionate care
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Previous animal experience is always welcomed but is not essential. Reliability, kindness and willingness to learn are just as important.
Volunteering Opportunities
There are many ways to get involved at Oaksedge Sanctuary, with opportunities to support both the animals in our care and the ongoing work across the land and sanctuary grounds.
Volunteering opportunities include:
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Animal care and feeding
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Cleaning and enrichment
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Farm maintenance
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Gardening and landscaping
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Building and repair projects
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Rewilding and habitat support
Whether you are looking for regular volunteering, work experience or simply want to support meaningful animal welfare work, we’d love to hear from you.
Your support directly helps us provide safe, compassionate lifelong care to rescued animals while continuing to grow and improve the sanctuary.
Apply to Volunteer
To apply, please send the following information to the email address provided below.
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Availability
Relevant experience or skills
Areas or animals of interest
Confirmation of vegan or vegetarian lifestyle
Confirmation you are over 18
Relevant medical or physical conditions
Why you would like to volunteer at Oaksedge Sanctuary
We’d also recommend following Oaksedge Sanctuary on social media to stay up to date with the latest volunteering opportunities, sanctuary news and project updates.