WORK
EXPERIENCE.
We have limited numbers of placements available to work experience students each year.
Our placements are designed to offer people studying towards an animal management, bio-sciences or zoology qualification, a real life insight into the running of zoos.
We accept applications from individuals 18 years and over, that are studying the courses mentioned above.
To apply, please download and complete the form at the bottom of the page, and email the completed form to volunteer@hemsleyconservationcentre.com
What will you be doing?
Applying
General maintenance of enclosures.
This will include, but is not limited to weeding, washing fences and windows, raking.
General Site Maintenance.
This will include, but is not limited to litter picking, emptying bins, cleaning staff only areas such as our feed rooms and feed stores, sweeping paths.
General Animal Husbandry
This may include cleaning animal enclosures, replenishing water, disinfecting enclosures and enclosure items, helping with feed deliveries, changing beds, sometimes helping with preparing feeds and enrichment provisions.
Things to consider...
It's important to note that around 80-90% of your day is spent cleaning and not around animals.
We must receive a recommendation as part of your application from your tutor/supervisor/programme leader on the application form to be considered.
Unfortunately we can only accommodate the following minimum time blocks:
1 month / 5 days a week
1 day a week / 6 months
2 days a week / 3 months
We can accommodate longer placements.
If you wish to apply, you must attend and be successful in a work experience interview before being offered a placement.
Please apply on behalf of yourself only, as we will not accept applications that are on someone's behalf.
