A CHARITY is seeking volunteers in Hampshire to save hens from slaughter.

The British Hen Welfare Trust is seeking volunteers as well as a new Rehoming Team Coordinator to come forward and help rehome hens in Hampshire.

The charity, which saves 60,000 hens from slaughter every year hold regular adoption events in Hampshire, as well as other locations is seeking someone to lead the local rehoming team and oversee their Hampshire events, of which there are usually 10 per year, which involves collecting hens from the farm and handing them over to their new families.

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Jane Howorth MBE, founder of the charity, said, “This is a chance to really be on the frontline and directly help hens by saving them from slaughter and sending them on their journey to become new beloved family pets.

“Our volunteers are so important – without them we wouldn’t be able to change the lives of as many hens as we do and we’re eternally grateful to everyone who gives up their time for these wonderful creatures.

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“If you could spare 10 days a year, are good at organisation and would love to help hens, please do think about becoming our rehoming team coordinator. You’d be helping to make a real, life or death difference to thousands of hens.”

To find out more or apply for the role click here

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