Voluntary Keeper
Internships
Closing date for
applications 1st March 2016
Shaldon Wildlife
Trust is a small zoo on the Devon coast. Set in an acre of woodland, we are the
smallest member of BIAZA and EAZA. Despite this we are active members of the
zoo community and support conservation projects all over the word. Over the
years we have gained a great deal of expertise in the breeding of many species,
particularly small primates, and are regarded highly in this field.
We are currently
advertising for voluntary internships for a period of 9-12 months working with
our keeping department. Shaldon Wildlife Trust 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 keeping interns will be to attend the husbandry
requirements of the animal collection as directed by the Head Keeper in charge.
All internships are
purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that Shaldon Wildlife Trust
cannot provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for
these positions. To ensure that interns 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 head keeper.
- Training
in animal-management related computer software.
- Training
in all aspects of the company’s code of practice.
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.
Owing to the high
number of anticipated applications, please be advised that we will only respond
to those who are chosen for interview.
To apply for the
above position please send a CV and covering letter to Julie Matthews,
Education and
Research Officer, Shaldon Wildlife Trust, Ness Drive, Devon, TQ14 0HP
Email –
julie.shaldon@gmail.com
Please mention ZooNews Digest should you apply for this post
Many Thanks
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