Work experience
Work experience placements are available at our four recovery and rehabilitation centres in Norfolk, Lancashire, Somerset and Aberdeenshire - however, places are limited and only offered to those students with previous equine experience and who are genuinely interested in following a career in the industry.
You must be 14 years old or over in order to be eligible for the work experience programme, which normally runs for a period of one or two weeks.
On-site, shared accommodation may be available during your placement; however, you need to be at least 16 years of age to qualify for this.
All work experience students will require the following clothing and will not be permitted on the yard without it:
- Steel-toe-capped boots - these must be worn at all times;
- Jodhpurs, tracksuit bottoms or loose-fitting trousers
- Riding hat and gloves;
- Wet weather gear.
Please note that jewellery is not permitted on the yard.
It is also possible to have a short work experience placement within World Horse Welfare's Head Office, based in Norfolk. Placements will only be offered to students if appropriate work is available at the relevant time, in order to keep the student occupied and therefore benefit fully from their time spent with the charity.
Please note that accommodation is not available for placements within the office.
To download an application form please use the link below. If you require more information, please contact Gillian Larter, Human Resources Assistant, on 01953 497233.
