The Riverside Animal Centre has vacancies for volunteers ahead of the busy spring season.

Working from 9.30 in the morning until lunchtime, duties involve cleaning and feeding the animals as well as assisting with orphan rearing in the wildlife hospital or walking and socializing cats and dogs in the pet unit.

Applicants must be over 17, fully fit and able to make a long term regular weekly commitment.

Application forms can be downloaded from the Charity's website by visiting www.riversideanimalcentre.org and clicking on the Work with Us link.

Successful applicants will be asked to attend a brief induction course prior to starting on a regular shift.

Any enquiries should be directed to Kimberley Gray, Centre Manager, on 020 8647 6230.