Volunteers/Work Experience

Volunteer positions are available on the following areas:

WILDLIFE PARK
EDUCATION CENTRE
GARDENERS
FUNDRAISING EVENTS

 

HOURS:
10am - 4pm

TYPE:
One-day a week for three months

Three-week block (Monday - Friday inclusive)
Minimum 15 day requirement

Please note: Wildlife Park three week block placements are fully booked until:
17th September 2012.

There is only limited availability on the 'one-day a week' placement. Your application may be subject to a waiting list and may require you to re-apply at a later date.

Please email your completed application form to the Animal Manager at Rebecca@sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk

Alternatively you can post a hard copy to the address below:

Rebecca Willers
Curator
Shepreth Wildlife Park
Station Road, Shepreth
Herts, SG8 6PZ


 

Application forms can be downloaded here: APPLICATION FORM

General information upon successful application:

On your first day you will receive our Induction Programme followed by an informal interview and multiple-choice questionnaire.

Duties include: general husbandry of all species on an assigned section: EAST / WEST / SOUTH / EDUCATION DEPT.

Due to the primate protocol in place, volunteers do not have direct contact with primates.

It is recommended you bring waterproof clothing, Wellington boots and steel-toe boots (Please note: trainers / sandals are not allowed when working on the Wildlife Park).

All volunteers / students are required to participate in the native species and enrichment surveys.

An up-to-date tetanus is required for all work on-site

All volunteers / students must be over 18 years old.