HOOFSTOCK SECTION
PLACEMENT VOLUNTEER
We currently have a
voluntary opportunity for a Voluntary Worker Placement Volunteer for a period
of 6 months (including a one-month evaluation period) working within our
Hoofstock department. 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 work 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 placement volunteering 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 Worker
Placement Volunteers focus on one of our animal sections and this role
specifically relates to the Hoofstock section.
The objective of the
voluntary worker placement volunteering 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. Help
keepers clean, feed and care for the animals on the Hoofstock section. The role
covers all the areas within the Hoofstock section and you will be asked to
volunteer wherever the Senior Keeper requires you to.
Tasks:
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 practice.
Time:
Newquay Zoo is open
every day and the Voluntary Worker Placement will be full time i.e. a five day
working week including weekends.
Place of duty:
Hoofstock section
enclosures / areas around the Zoo.
Department manager:
Senior Keeper
Skills required:
A qualification or
enrolment on an animal science related discipline would be desirable; Previous
animal-related work experience or volunteering; Good communication skills;
Adaptable to different working environments; Able to work 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, and steel-toe capped wellies or boots are
provided for a small deposit as part of your induction.
Any health and
safety requirements:
Keepers will talk
you through any relevant risk assessments.
Please note
All voluntary worker
placement volunteers for this role must be aged 18 years or over
All Voluntary Worker
Placements are purely voluntary, and as such, Newquay Zoo does not provide any
financial support or expenses to those wishing to register their interest for
these positions. To ensure that Voluntary Worker Placement 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.
If you are
successful in becoming a Voluntary Worker Placements volunteer with us, two
references will be taken up before you are able to start and you will be
required to bring your passport to your induction meeting. You will also need
to bring your National Insurance card or number with you.
To register your
interest for this
Hoofstock Section
Voluntary Worker Placement Volunteer role
Please send a CV and
covering letter to
Miss Sam Harley,
Head Keeper, Newquay Zoo, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ
or alternatively,
email your CV and covering letter to
by 22nd May 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
