Update: The Owl & Pussycat Centre in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was a nonprofit that served children with special needs and hosted wildlife education programs. However, it is now reported to be closed and no longer accepting volunteers.

A small animal sanctuary in northeast Scotland offers a rewarding volunteer experience focused on caring for birds of prey, cats, dogs, and horses.

Volunteers help about five hours daily with animal care, maintenance, gardening, and construction projects in exchange for free accommodation and food. The sanctuary values independent, mature, and responsible volunteers who love animals and nature. Participants need to be legally allowed to volunteer in the UK, holding an EU passport, student visa, or working holiday visa. This rural experience offers peaceful surroundings, hands-on animal care, and a chance to support meaningful wildlife and community work.

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Volunteer at an animal sanctuary and Bird centre in Scotland

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