Voluntary Placement - Primate
Section
Closing date for
applications 12th February 2017.
Newquay Zoo is part
of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust family, comprising Paignton Zoo,
Living Coasts, Slapton Ley and two urban nature reserves. Newquay Zoo opened in
1969, has become one of the country's top Zoos, contributing towards ground breaking
and innovative conservation programmes. It has also proved itself to be one of
the best visitor attractions in the South West.
We are currently
advertising for a voluntary placement for a period of 6 months (including a one
month probationary period) working within our Primate department. Newquay Zoo
is open every day and the placements will be full time i.e. a five day working week
including some weekends. The main role of the placement will be to attend the
husbandry requirements of the animal collection as directed by the Senior
Keeper in charge. Volunteers will normally focus on one of our animal sections
and at this time we are specifically looking for the Primate section.
All placements are
purely voluntary, and as such, it is with regret, that Newquay zoo cannot
provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these
positions. To ensure that volunteers are provided with valuable experience; a
training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly and a training
record will be provided upon completion of the placement.
Objectives of the
placement
- To
gain experience and understanding of the work of a zoo animal keeping
department.
- To
apply own personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks and/or a
research project.
- To
reflect on training and experience throughout the placement.
Anticipated
tasks/training provided
- Assisting
with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision,
enclosure modification etc.
- Observations
of animals and recording of relevant information.
- Training
in basic research methods.
- Visitor
interaction e.g. answering visitor questions in a polite and sensitive manner.
- Assisting
with student supervision at the direction of the senior keeper.
- Training
in animal-management related computer software.
- Training
in all aspects of the company’s code of practise.
Skills Required
- A
qualification or enrolment on an animal science related discipline would be
desirable.
- Previous
animal-related work experience.
- Good
communication skills.
- Adaptable
to different working environments.
- Able
to work in a team and independently.
- Physically
fit for the demands of the post.
To apply for the
above position please send a CV and covering letter to Miss Sam Harley, Head
Keeper,
Newquay Zoo,
Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ or alternatively, email
sam.harley@newquayzoo.org.uk
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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