Animal Sciences and Conservation Volunteer Training Placement – LVI
Part time – full time, 3-6 Month Placement
Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park, York Campus
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Voluntary Training Placement student to join our LVI team at Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park.
During your placement you will be working alongside skilled staff on our licenced award-winning wildlife park with a range of species including Rhino iguanas, Crested geckos, Garter snakes, Mossy frogs, Bumblebee dart frogs, Vampire crabs, Goliath bird eater plus our newly refurbished aquatics room which houses extinct in the wild Madagascan cichlid, Cardinal fish, Clown fish plus many more different species across the sections.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about the natural world and looking to develop their skills to work in the zoo and conservation industry.
You would be mentored by the lead keeper, and other section keepers in various areas looking at record keeping, animal husbandry, training, enclosure design, public interactions and encouraged to carry out projects. Guidance will be given to create a portfolio and CV and support given when applying for jobs in the industry.
To get the best out of your training placement a commitment of a minimum of 3 months would be required, for an initial period, which could be extended to 6 months.
We are passionate about the next generation of animal professionals and take pride in the training opportunities we provide. An animal or conservation related qualification would be desirable but not essential for the role.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description and person specification.
Closing Date: 26/6/23
Interviews: 4/7/23
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment.
The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.