Animal Sciences and Conservation Volunteer Training

7 days ago


Yorkshire, United Kingdom BIAZA Full time

Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park
- Yorkshire**Contact**:
**Sector**:

- Animal Care**Type**:

- Volunteer**Contract type**:

- Full-time / Part-time**Salary**:

- VoluntaryWe 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.

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.



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