Description of organisation:
Wild
Futures is a registered charity founded upon five decades of experience
as a leader in the field of primate welfare and conservation,
environmental education and sustainable practice. We are committed to
protecting primates and habitats worldwide, with the protection of
non-human primates at the forefront of our work.
Our
safe haven for monkeys rescued from situations of abuse and neglect is
The Monkey Sanctuary in Cornwall, which has an international reputation
for levels of care and innovative management techniques. We work closely
with other organisations to lobby local and central government to bring
about positive change for primates. We also support projects overseas
with funding, practical assistance and advice and believe that education
is vital in changing things for the better; educating more than 30,000
visitors and students on our work each year.
Description of placement:
We are looking for six long-term volunteers for a 12 month placement starting in October 2020, December/January and February 2021- 3 UK residents and 3 non-UK but EU residents.
This
is a one-year long post, which is unpaid but for which you will be
provided with accommodation and food. It is an exciting opportunity to
develop a wide range of skills, working alongside an experienced team,
with the chance to earn a recommendation from a highly respected primate
sanctuary. All of which are assets to anyone passionate about pursuing a
career in animal welfare and conservation. Selected candidates will be
invited to visit the Sanctuary and be formally interviewed for this
position and selected according to demonstrated ability to fulfil the
following:
Primary responsibilities
You
should be aware of and have a commitment to the aims of Wild Futures.
You will work primarily with a small group of monkeys. This may be
Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvanus), marmosets (callitichidae) or woolly
monkeys (Lagothrix), depending on the needs of the groups at the time.
You will be expected to learn to distinguish individual monkey and
become familiar with their backgrounds. Over the course of the year, you
will (under the supervision of experienced staff) become one of the
monkeys' primary caregivers; cleaning, maintaining and enriching
enclosures and preparing and distributing food and medication, whilst
monitoring the health and well-being of the monkeys in your care. You
will be responsible for maintaining daily up-to date information on the
status and wellbeing of each individual through a computer database.
Other responsibilities
The
Sanctuary is open to the public for six months of the year. You will
need to learn about the monkeys and the ethos of the Sanctuary
sufficiently, so you can talk to and educate visitors and run workshops.
You should demonstrate confidence and willingness to do this.
You will also:
Be
asked to supervise short-term volunteers on other cleaning routines,
making enrichment and other tasks that are essential to the day to day
running of the Sanctuary.
Be
asked to assist with other work such as territory maintenance, grounds
and gardening work, campaigns and computer work, as well as work in the
shop, at the desk or in the café (especially during busy times), as the
need arises.
Need
to share responsibility for certain tasks with members of staff and
other interns (such as cleaning the public toilets, cooking for the
household and washing house laundry) via rota system.
Be
expected to develop and maintain good communications with all team
members. A monthly review process will enable you and the team to
monitor your progress and mentor you through your internship.
Show
that you can be flexible in your work, adapting to new situations as
they arise and you will be able to prioritise work according to tasks
you have been given (with monkey care always being the most important).
Qualifications/Experience and European Solidarity Corps:
As
this placement is funded under the European Solidarity Corps there are
certain criteria and eligibility. Only 18-30 year old can apply who are
residents of the UK and most EU countries, and you must be aged between
18 and 30 years old at the start of the project. You do not need an
previous experience but this is desirable.
Salary/funding:
As
this is a funded placement, your food accommodation and travel are all
paid for, you will also receive a small amount of pocket money each
month too. You will live on-site in a communal house with shred kitchen,
bathroom, living space and gardens but have your own private room.
Term of Appointment:One year minimum
Application Deadline:July the 12th 2020
For more information please email: Hayley...@wildfutures.org
Or visit our website: https://www.wildfutures.org/
Hayley Oliver, BSc, MSc.
EVS Coordinator
Primate Welfare Team
Wild Futures
Protecting Primates and Habitats Worldwide