BIRD SECTION
VOLUNTARY WORKER
(TRAINING PLACEMENT)
We currently have an opportunity for a Voluntary
Worker for a period of 6 months (including a one-month evaluation period and
the opportunity, when 5 months into your placement, to extend to a maximum of
one year) within our Bird section.
Our Voluntary Worker training placement program has resulted in a high
percentage of participants finding employment within the zoological sector and
it is our aim, along with your support, to provide you with the experience
necessary to go on to be considered for a position within the zoo industry.
As such, our Voluntary Worker roles are for those looking for valuable
experience within the zoo industry. A training agreement will be completed and
reviewed regularly with you throughout your training placement and you will
take away a completed training record and certificate on the successful end of
your placement.
This is a physically demanding role so commitment
and a level of physical fitness is a must. It’s a very rewarding role and will
allow you to volunteer alongside keepers, aiding them in their daily duties and
helping care for the animals.
Mission Statement
Newquay
Zoo is an education, scientific and conservation charity dedicated to
protecting our global wildlife heritage and inspiring in people a respect for
animals, plants and the environment.
Aim of voluntary worker role:
The main aim of the placement will be to attend to
the husbandry requirements of the animal collection as directed by the Senior
Keeper in charge. Voluntary Workers focus on one of our animal sections and
this role specifically relates to the Bird section.
The objective of the voluntary worker role is to:
Gain experience and understanding of the work of
a zoo animal keeping department; Apply own personal skills and take ownership
of a series of tasks and/or a research project; Reflect on training and
experience throughout the placement.
Tasks:
The role covers all the areas within the Bird
section and you will be asked to volunteer wherever the Senior Keeper requires
you to: Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning,
enrichment provision, enclosure modification etc.; Opportunities to observe and
take part in animal handling, rearing and training. 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, alongside a member of staff, at the
direction of the senior keeper; Training in animal-management related computer
software; Training in all aspects of the company’s code of practice.
Time:
Newquay Zoo is open every day and Voluntary Workers are full time i.e.
a five-day volunteering week, including some weekends. This will be discussed
as part of your Informal Discussion, which you will be invited to attend if
shortlisted from your Interest Form / CV / covering letter.
Place of duty:
Bird section enclosures / areas around the Zoo.
Department manager:
Senior Keeper
Skills required:
Previous animal-related work experience or volunteering (desirable but
not essential); Good communication skills; Adaptable to different environments;
Able to volunteer in a team and independently; Physically fit for the demands of
the post; Must be reliable; Able to follow strict instructions.
Materials required:
A polo shirt, sweatshirt, combat trousers, fleece, waterproof coat and
steel-toe capped wellies or boots are provided for a small deposit (£20) as
part of your induction.
Any health and safety
requirements:
Keepers will talk you through all relevant health and safety
requirements and risk assessments for the duties that you will be carrying out.
Please note
All Voluntary Workers for this role must be aged 18 years or over
All Voluntary Workers are purely voluntary, and as such, Newquay Zoo
does not provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to register
their interest in or take on these positions with us.
If you are successful in
becoming a Voluntary Worker with us, two references will be taken up before you
are able to start and, for identification purposes, you will be required to
bring your passport and your National Insurance card (or number NI printed on a
document) with you to your induction meeting.
To register your interest for this
Bird Section Voluntary Worker role
Please complete the Interest Form at https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/volunteer-register
stating Voluntary Worker: Birds in the role choice and then email a CV
and covering letter to volunteering@newquayzoo.org.uk
by Sunday 12th August
If you have picked up a paper version of our
Volunteer Interest Form, please send your completed form to Volunteers’
Co-ordinator, Newquay Zoo, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ, along
with your CV and covering letter.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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