Visitor Engagement
Volunteer
(Unpaid)
Howletts Wild Animal
Park and Port Lympne Reserve work in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation;
a charity committed to conservation and the reintroduction of captive bred
species back into their natural habitats.
A new role has been
developed in conjunction with the Education and Fundraising departments and we
are looking for volunteers at both Howletts and Port Lympne parks.
This is an exciting
opportunity for individuals to help us enhance visitor experience and raise
awareness of the work being done at the parks and by The Aspinall Foundation.
Successful candidates will act as information hotspots at busy points
throughout the parks and engage visitors through short talks and activities.
You will be provided with up-to-date information each day, which will enable
you to increase visitor knowledge and enrich their visit.
Full training and
supervision will also be given.
We are looking for
candidates who are enthusiastic, approachable and friendly with a genuine
interest in conservation and can confidently represent the parks and The
Aspinall Foundation. Applicants should be available to volunteer 1 – 5 days per
week between 9am and 5pm. You will also need to be available to attend an
induction sessions on either the 11th or 12th June.
As we are a
Registered Charity, funded entirely by visitor fees and donations, we regret we
are unable to offer any wages or salary for the placement. We will provide a uniform and discount at the
parks food outlets for the days that you attend work. No other financial
benefits are offered. Candidates will
need to have the ability to financially support themselves for the duration of
their volunteer placement. Please be aware that unfortunately we are unable to
offer accommodation. However, we do offer comprehensive practical training
which provides significant insight into the functioning of a successful and
responsible zoological collection, the aim being to promote your future
employability.
Closing date:
Wednesday 8th June 2016
To apply: email your
CV and covering letter to Jess Wise: volunteer@aspinallfoundation.org
To find out more
about us and the work of the Aspinall Foundation, please visit our web site: www.aspinallfoundation.org
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