Rutland Farm Park is seeking volunteers as some of its students will be returning to university.

Manager Amy Louise Brocklehurst-Ball says the roles will appeal to those who either love being outdoors, love animals or just fancy a change.

Amy said: "We will be sad to see the girls go but we are excited to welcome some new faces.

"We are looking for those who are enthusiastic and who would love to help us at the weekends at our busiest time to help with guinea pig handling and pony grooming.

"We also have some weekend spaces for those in education taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards as well as general volunteering.

For the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, the minimum age is 14 and for general volunteering you must be age 16 or over

Amy continued: "Those who are studying animal care are also welcome to join us, we can only offer weekdays for this. Those who do all day get a free lunch on us.

"You don't have to be mad to volunteer here, but if you are, you'll fit right in with the rest of the team.

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"Volunteers get 20% off all food and drinks in our wonderful little tearoom. Tea, coffee & hot chocolate are always on us.

Rutland Farm park is based off Uppingham Road, Oakham.

The Ball Family have been farming at Rutland Farm Park for 5 generations.

The Small Victorian working farm opened its gates originally in 1981, but was forced to shut in 2001 following the UK-wide foot and mouth disease outbreak.

It later re-opened in 2017,featuring a brand new tearoom.

Anyone interested in volunteering can either contact the farm through Facebook, or its website.