Zoo Jobs: Internship and Volunteer positions

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Internship and Volunteer positions

A Seal, a rescue center for Harbour- and Grey seals in Stellendam, Holland is accepting applications for internship and volunteer positions during autumn and winter (from the 15th of September 2018 till the 1st of March 2019).

A Seal is a nonprofit organization that aims to be a centre of expertise for marine mammals with a focus on rehabilitation of the Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) and the Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) which are the most common marine mammals of the dutch part of the North Sea.

A Seal’s Internship Program is structured and designed to

provide students in animal care and veterinary assistance(undergraduate degree and intermediate vocational degree) with hands-on experience in the field of seal rehabilitation.

Responsibilities:

- Assisting during all phases of seal rehabilitation (intake; quaranteens; inside baths; outside baths and release at the Dutch coast).

- (Force- and tube-) feeding of the seals

- Food preparation

- Cleaning of pens and common facilities

Qualifications:

. Must possess a strong work ethic, have high attention to detail and the ability to work with limited supervision

. Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, friendly and able to work in a team of volunteers

. Must be 18 or older

. Must be available on weekends, holidays and during the evening hours

. During this internship the intern will experience physical activity, such as: lifting, restraining and moving animals.

Prior experience is not required and all training is provided.