Volunteering

Are you passionate about horses and animals and looking for a unique volunteering opportunity? Look no further than our small animal sanctuary!

Volunteers are our heart.

Are you passionate about horses and animals and looking for a unique volunteering opportunity? Look no further than our small animal sanctuary!

Located in the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside, the Northcote Heavy Horse Centre is a charitable organisation dedicated to the conservation and welfare of heavy horses. As a volunteer, you'll have the chance to work with these magnificent animals on a daily basis, learning about their care and handling from experienced staff and fellow volunteers.

Tasks can include everything from mucking out stables and grooming horses to assisting with training sessions and helping with feeding and yard work and DIY jobs. Whether you're an experienced animal handler or just starting out, there's a role for everyone at the centre.

Not only will you gain hands-on experience with horses, but you'll also be contributing to a worthwhile cause and making a difference in the lives of these beautiful animals. Plus, you'll get to spend time in a peaceful, natural setting and make new friends with like-minded people.

Ready to join our Northcote family? Carry on reading below for more information and contact us!
No Experience Needed

Many of our volunteers over the years have started with little or no animal experience. We love teaching, helping and exploring future career paths with our volunteers.

Any Level Of Fitness

Another benefit to volunteering with us is for a little bit of extra exercise! By mucking out animals you’ll be helping yourself to get into a great level of fitness!

Rewarding To The Max

It’s no secret that volunteering your time can boost your mental wellbeing. You’re giving something back to society. And that’s always a good thing!

New friends, New Skills

Making new friends is a great feeling! When you join our team, you’ll be part of a friendly and fun group of like-minded people.

“You might think we have hyenas at the sanctuary with all the laughter! - Emma”

Our volunteers have created countless memories over the years. Come and join the fun!

You’ll make a difference for our animals while learning new skills and gaining experiences.

From grooming and feeding animals to tackling DIY projects, there’s always something to learn!

We’ll go at a pace that works for you, and you’ll never feel out of place. By learning new skills, you can improve yourself and explore new job opportunities.

We have plenty of roles, from DIY, Gardening, Projects, Animal Care and More!

Work experience & placements

We are proud to support various Colleges and Universities including Lincoln College, Boston College, Riseholme College & the Grimsby institute with their work placement offerings. We regularly have students volunteering and learning animal management courses.

If this is something that interests you then please either get in touch with us directly or through your college or school.

We are a perfect hands on, insured place to learn animal management skills.

Meet some of the team!

Each and everyone of our volunteers have at some point decided to start helping, many with zero starting experience have continued with us for over two decades!

Harrison Hudson

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Elizabeth Sofia

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Charlie Cooper

Front-End Dev

Harrison Hudson

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Elizabeth Sofia

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Charlie Cooper

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So what are you waiting for?

Please complete the following short form to register your interest in becoming a volunteer, and we'll get back to you soon.

Alternatively...

Contact Terena, our helpful Centre Manager at 07899815960. You can also message us on Facebook or via our contact form. We can’t wait to hear from you!