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RSPCA (England & Wales)

RSPCA - Careers For Every Kind

Virtual work experience

Application deadline: 2nd June 2025

Ages: 14 - 19

23rd June 2025 - 25th June 2025

10:00 - 14:00

3 days
Nationwide

Think the RSPCA is just vets and animal handlers? Think again! We're a dynamic team of scientists, investigators, educators, campaigners, lawyers, and so much more, all united by a single mission: to create a kinder world for every animal.


This isn't just about animals; it's about making a real difference. Come along and explore the surprising variety of careers that power the world's oldest and largest animal welfare charity. Whether you're a creative thinker, a problem solver, or a passionate advocate, there's a place for you at the RSPCA. Join our Virtual Work Experience for a whistle-stop tour of the many different career opportunities and pathways at the RSPCA including:

o The Role Of An RSPCA Inspector

o Animal Voice

o Preventing Animal Cruelty

o Jobs In Media At The RSPCA

o Jobs In Science At The RSPCA (Animal Science)

o The Role Of An RSPCA Vet

o RSPCA & AI - The Future Of Animal Welfare

Discover how your unique talents can help us protect animals and how you can turn your future career into a force for good, either on the frontline or behind the scenes.

Get started and apply today!


Please note, this opportunity is available for students based in England and Wales.

When applying, answer the following questions

  • If you could be any animal for a day, what would you be and why?

More about what we do:

We're the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the RSPCA) and we exist to inspire everyone to create a better world for every animal. Every day, we change lives, laws, industries and minds so all animals can live a better life.

Organisational website:

https://www.rspca.org.uk/

Experience You Will Gain:

  • Students will learn about a variety of different careers within the RSPCA, such as: - Inspector - Marketing - Scientific Researcher - Policy Manager And many more...
  • You will be involved in tasks, activities a project and be able to interact directly with the team and get your questions answered

Skills You Will Gain:

  • Listening
  • Problem Solving
  • Creativity
  • Staying Positive
  • Teamwork
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