Health & Safety Volunteer

As a Health & Safety volunteer you will support the RSPCA in maintaining a safe environment for people and animals by helping to identify risks, promote safe working practices, and assist in the implementation of health and safety policies.

Why Volunteer With Us?

As a Health & Safety volunteer, you will:

• Support a worthwhile cause and help us to improve animal welfare in your area.
• Be part of a small, friendly and dedicated team.
• Enjoy a fun and fulfilling role at the heart of the local community.
• Access training and development opportunities, including induction, ongoing support and the RSPCA Learning Hub.
• Enhance your CV with additional skills.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the CEO with any H&S related matters.
• Liaising with our H&S provider and assisting in carrying out workplace inspections and safety checks at our RSPCA shops (Chesham and Burnham) and any other RSPCA locations across the South Bucks Region.
• Supporting with any corrective actions following audits.
• Keep abreast of changes in legislation and best practice.
• Updating policies and procedures as required.
• Help to identify and report potential hazards or risks to the CEO.
• Support the CEO with any near misses, incidents, accidents and investigations.
• Support in maintaining accurate health and safety records, including incident reports and inspection logs.
• Assist in promoting safe working practices among staff and volunteers, including provision of regular H&S training.
• Help to ensure health and safety signage, first aid kits, and fire safety equipment are in place and well maintained.
• Liaise with team members to encourage a positive health and safety culture.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience of Health & Safety is essential.
• Someone who is reliable and committed to helping us two days a week, on an ongoing basis.
• Excellent organisational skills and PC literate (ideally MS and Google).
• Excellent interpersonal skills which you will utilise when interacting with staff and volunteers.
• You will need to be able to visit our locations in South Buckinghamshire and do some work from home.
• You will need to be aged 18 or over.

What’s in It for You?

• Meet new people and make new friends.
• A comprehensive induction and training programme relevant to your role.
• Volunteer in a fun environment at the heart of your local community.
• Know that your time and effort is making a real difference to the welfare of animals.
• We’re happy to reimburse reasonable travel expenses incurred while volunteering.

Practical Considerations:

• Health & Safety: You’ll need to complete a simple online Health & Safety course before starting the role.

Disclaimer:

Our voluntary roles are subject to:

• An informal interview and trial period.
• Submission of two referees’ contact details.
• Completion of relevant training and assessments for the role.