Voluntary Caretaker Chimpanzee Complex (m/f). AAP Sanctuary for Exotic Animals, The Netherlands
Hiring Organization:
Stichting AAP (AAP Sanctuary For Exotic Animals)
Date Posted:
2009-08-29
Position Description:
AAP is a European rescue centre and sanctuary for primates and other exotic mammals. Based in the Netherlands, we house animals from all over Europe. They have been confiscated, abandoned or offered by private owners as a result of illegal trade, were being exhibited in illegal zoos or used in biomedical research or the entertainment industry.
You will primarily help in the rehabilitation process of these rescued and mostly severly traumatized chimpanzees in activities like food and enrichment preparation and other animal kitchen related activities.
Dependent on your qualification, experience with primate/Chimpanzees, vaccination status and duration of stay with us further responsibilities in working with animals may apply.
Qualifications/Experience:
-You are available for at least 3 days a week
-Are committed to atleast a minimum duration of between 1-3 months.
-You are physically and Mentally fit and are capable of physical duty.
-Willing to work on atleast one of the weekend days (Saturday or Sunday).
-You are committed to the hands-off protocol.
-Capable of working according to strict hygiene and protocols/Standard operating procedures.
-Are able to communicate in english.
-Are flexible and posses socail skills.
- Vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B are desirable, but not Mandatory.
Salary/funding:
Not applicable!
Support
provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
-The Sanctuary will provide you with Shared Bank Bed accommodation at the AAP House in Almere Free of Charge.
-Transport Costs too and from the sanctuary and limited to the Netherlands will be re-imbursed.
-All lunch and tea/coffee breaks, while on duty at the sanctuary are also free of charge.
-You will be insured against work related accidents.
Term of Appointment:
Volunteer Contract
Application Deadline:
Open:- Apply in time to avoid a very long waiting list.
Comments:
You will be joining an international team of 12 professional Chimpanzee care givers working at the Chimpanzee Complex and will be working along side several other volunteers.
Contact
Information:
Constantine Kasule
Kemphaanweg 16
Almere 1305 AH
Netherlands
Telephone Number:
+31365238762/ +31613940002
Fax Number:
+31365384240
Website:
http://www.aap.nl
E-mail Address:
Konstantin.kasule@aap.nl
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