The RSPCA wants to inspire young people to consider a career with the animal welfare charity.

It is offering an exclusive insight into its vital work across a three-day virtual work experience programme.

The RSPCA, in collaboration social mobility charity, Speakers for Schools, is offering a unique and free virtual work experience (VWEX) event for young people aged 14 to 19.

Taking place June 23 to 25, the online programme will provide an exciting whistle-stop tour of the diverse career opportunities within the RSPCA.

Lee Harrison, apprenticeships and early careers manager at the RSPCA, said: "It's a fantastic opportunity to showcase the breadth of roles available at the RSPCA and to inspire young people who may not have considered a career in animal welfare before."

The VWEX aims to inspire and educate the next generation about potential careers at the RSPCA, positioning the organisation as an employer of choice for students as they consider their future.

Hannah Ottewill, delivery partner at Speakers for Schools, said: "We are delighted to be working with the RSPCA to provide this invaluable virtual work experience. Access to inspiring employers like the RSPCA is crucial in levelling the playing field for young people, helping them to explore different career paths and make informed decisions about their future."

The jam-packed agenda features speakers from across the society, delivering informative and interactive workshops on a range of topics, including:

• The role of an RSPCA inspector

• Animal voice

• Preventing animal cruelty

• Jobs in media at the RSPCA

• Jobs in science at the RSPCA (animal sentience)

• The role of an RSPCA vet

• RSPCA and AI - The future of animal welfare

This comprehensive programme is designed to align with national careers guidance framework Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 4, and 5, making it a valuable resource for schools looking to enhance their careers guidance provision.

Young people aged 14 to 19 can sign up for the event on the Speakers for Schools website. The deadline for registration is June 2.