A LIFE saving charity which rescues hens from slaughter and rehomes them as pets is looking for volunteer drivers.

The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) has vacancies for drivers as part of its rehoming team for Great Totham and is appealing for people to come forward and help.

Every year the BHWT holds rehoming days for about 60,000 ex-laying hens across the country including about 10 in Great Totham.

The charity needs drivers to help collect hens from the farm and transport them to the rehoming site.

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Volunteer drivers must have the necessary car insurance as well as a suitable vehicle such as a medium to large van, a horse trailer or a four wheel drive car with fitted tow bar.

Jane Howorth, founder of the BHWT, said: “Our volunteers are incredible people who selflessly give up their time to help change the lives of thousands of hens every year. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to give these hard-working chickens a happy retirement full of sunbathing, treats and affection.

“If you can spare around 10 days a year, please think about volunteering with the BHWT – you’d literally be helping to save hens’ lives.”

For more information visit bhwt.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer.