Porridge and Rice Young Volunteers, also know as PaR Juniors or simply Ridgers, meet each Sunday morning from 10am to 12pm to participate in a number of activities supporting the work of the charity, including planting up seedlings for sale at local looking after the animals for the petting zoo from The Farm at 64, and balloon modelling. Young volunteers also help out at fund-raising events.
Porridge and Rice is happy to support young people working for awards such as "Duke of Edinburgh". If you or a child are interested in the Porridge and Rice Young Volunteer Programme, please email to arrange a meeting to discuss.
Moving Chicks 23 June2019
Poppy, Jasper, and George move chicks back into their home after it has been cleaned.
Jasper carries a chick back to its newly cleaned cage.
Jasper carries a chick back to its newly cleaned cage, while George dries a duckling after its first swim.
Jasper hands a chick to Kacey while George dries a duckling after its first swim.
Drying a Duckling 23 June2019
Jasper and Poppy pet the duckling that George has just dried.
George inspects the feet of a young chick before putting it back in its cage.
Hands Fair Petting Zoo 27 May 2019
Young volunteers George Verghis and George Crawley supervise children and the animals at the petting zoo for Porridge and Rice at Hands Fair on Twickenham Green.
Young volunteers George and Jamie supervise children and the animals at the petting zoo for Porridge and Rice at Hands Fair on Twickenham Green.
Young volunteer George supervises children petting the young guinea pigs at the petting zoo for Porridge and Rice at Hands Fair on Twickenham Green.
Young volunteer Jamie supervises children petting the young Pekin bantams at the petting zoo for Porridge and Rice at Hands Fair on Twickenham Green.
Young volunteer George supervises children petting the African Pygmy Hedgehogs at the petting zoo for Porridge and Rice at Hands Fair on Twickenham Green.
Moving young chickens 19 May 2019
Young volunteers Analise, Izzy, and Kacey move young chickens to their new home at the petting zoo for Porridge and Rice.
Analise closes the cage of the young chickens in their new home at the petting zoo for Porridge and Rice.
Caring for the hedgehogs 19 May 2019
George checks on the female hedgehog to ensure that she is in good shape at the petting zoo for Porridge and Rice.
Balloon Modelling 12 May 2019
Young volunteers learn to make balloon models for sale at fairs to raise money for the work of Porridge and Rice.
Cleaning Cage Equipment 12 May 2019
The animal cages and contents need regular cleaning to them happy and healthy for the petting zoos at fairs for Porridge and Rice.
Holding Baby Guinea Pigs 12 May 2019
The guinea pigs, rabbits, and chickens from 'The Farm at 64' promoted the work of Porridge and Rice. at the fair.
Baby guinea pigs need to be handled regularly so they become comfortable being held and petted at fairs when raising money for Porridge and Rice.
Holding Hedgehogs 12 May 2019
The African Pygmy Hedgehogs are popular with young volunteers and a hit at fairs when raising money for Porridge and Rice.
Washing Guinea Pigs 28 April 2019
The guinea pigs need to be washed periodically with a suitable medical shampoo to keep them free of diseases like ring worm.
Holding Baby Guinea Pigs 28 April 2019
Clearing Soil for Seeds 28 April 2019
Plants and seedlings are grown for sale at fairs to raise money to support the work of Porridge and Rice in Kenya.
Holding Hedgehogs 28 April 2019
Cutting Grass 28 April 2019
Young volunteers cut fresh grass for the guinea pigs, an important source of nutrition for them.
Clearing Soil for Seedlings 28 April 2019
Please contact me if you are interested in having a Petting Zoo at your event. The animals will visit events to raise money for the small education charity that supports children in the Nairobi slums, Porridge and Rice.
Join the mailing list for updates on which events the animals will appear at throughout the year.
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