SECRET World Wildlife Rescue are seeking volunteers to help them transport and care for sick animals across Somerset. 

Staff at the wildlife centre in East Huntspill are hosting a training day for potential volunteers on March 3 from 10am to 3.30pm. 

From 10am to 12.30pm there will be a session for potential new drivers seeking to volunteer their time to transport sick animals to Secret World.

This will be followed by a training session on orphan rearing from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

Participants who want to stay for both sessions should bring a packed lunch.

Secret World Wildlife Rescue, one of the leading animal charities in the South West, works alongside Wildlife and Badger Care to care for 5,000 sick and injured animals every year.

Sixty per cent of the animals cared for at Secret World are bought in by volunteer response drivers who cover an area from Bristol to Exeter.

Pauline Kidner, founder of Secret World Wildlife Rescue and organiser of the event, said:“We are looking for dedicated volunteers prepared to collect contained animals from either vets or members of the public and to bring those animals in to us.

“The day will give training for those wishing to learn how to do small animal rescue and understand how orphans are reared.

"We are totally reliant on volunteers helping us in all areas of the charity from reception, maintenance to animal care but this day is specific to response driver training.”

To book a place or find out more, please ring 01278 7893250 or email pauline.kidner@secretworld.org