Volunteer Zoo Keeper
Hanwell Zoo
3 or 6-month
volunteer placement
A 3 or 6 month
volunteer placement at Hanwell zoo is perfect for those looking to develop
their animal management skills, get a feel for what it's like to work in an
operating zoo and gain the essential experience to become a Zookeeper.
Our small team is
perfectly positioned and experienced to demonstrate all aspects of zookeeping
within our well-formed and diverse collection. Each day, you will be given
hands-on, practical experience in all aspects of zookeeping life, and one
afternoon a week will be designated to a one-on-one with a qualified keeper who
will give you a comprehensive look into specific areas of the skill, take you
through comprehensive principles of zookeeping to complete this short course,
and assist you in creating a portfolio.
Hours: 35 hours a
week
Time: 08:30 - 16:30
Days: 5 days a week
(specific days to be agreed upon with successful applicant)
Place: Hanwell Zoo,
Church Road, London, W7 3BP.
The applicant must be:
- Available 5 days a week for a continuous period of 3 or 6 months, including one weekend day per week.
- Aged 18 or over
- Independent, or be accompanied by a carer
- Proactive and enthusiastic about conservation and animal management.
This six-month
volunteer placement will provide comprehensive experience in the following
principles:
Husbandry
1.Enclosure
Maintenance
2.Handling
3.Enrichment
4.Breeding
5.Training
Nutrition
6.Diet Preparation
7.Diet Design
Horticulture
8.Designing and
maintaining a planting scheme
Administration
9.Record Keeping
10.Legislation
11.Animal Transfer
Visitor Services
12.Education- formal
and informal
13.Retail and
Fundraising
Please note there is
no accommodation available with this position.
To apply please send
a CV to gregoryj@ealing.gov.uk .
Closing date for applications is: 17th Nov 2019
Interviews will be
held on the week beginning 2nd December 2019.
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