The Care Bear Program

The Care Bear Program

Aruma (4 1/2 year old male) and Tipnis (1 year old female) are Andean Bears, a disappearing species, also known commonly as the Spectacle Bear.
We need extremely reliable Volunteers who can dedicated at least 4 weeks (28 days) straight of their time to caring and enriching the lives of these Bears,.

Week 1 Volunteers responsibilities include:
-Moving through the regular rotating roster of La Senda Verde Volunteering Program to gain a good feel for the Refuge.
- Cleaning, caring, and feeding Birds, Wildcat, Monkeys, Turtles and various other animals.
- Documenting feeding and behavioral habits.

Week 2-4 Volunteer will be introduced to Full Time Bear Care.
Responsibilities include:

- Preparing Food and Feeding Bears.
- Cleaning Aruma's Enclosure and Tipnis Cage.
- Reporting each day to the on sight Veterinarians feeding and behavioral habits of the Bears.
- Working on enrichment projects to keep the Bears active mentally and physically.
- Checking the perimeter and electric fence of Aruma's cage daily.
- Helping to construct the New Bear Enclosure for Tipnis as she is growing out of her cage.
- Overall helping give these Bears a better life and the attention to detail they need.
* Please note: You may also be asked to help with the responsibilities mentioned in week 1.

Cost
Is one upfront payment of 3780 Bolivianos ($19.56 US/day approximately) for the full 1 months stay and includes:

- Shared Accommodation in the Volunteers quarters.
- Hot showers
- Sheets
- Towels
- Laundry Facilities
- 3 meals/day
- Food and medicine for the Bears you are caring for

This is a full time work of love and we are able to give successful Volunteers plenty of support and guidance along the way from our on sight Veterinarians and Staff.
If you think you are up to this once in a lifetime rewarding challenge please apply and help make the difference in these Bears lives.

To apply please email Vicky at
vossiop@gmail.com
Or contact us through our website
www.sendaverde.com

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Enrichment and Research Internship (unpaid)

Enrichment and Research Internship

 (unpaid)

Howletts and Port Lympne are sister parks in Kent housing over 1000 animals from a range of species (primarily mammals). We have multiple-groups of many of these species, providing fantastic research opportunities. We are therefore looking for enthusiastic graduate students wanting to gain practical experience in zoo welfare and research for a 6month to 1year placement working between both parks commencing 13th February 2012.


The successful applicant will have the opportunity to run an extended research project, the results of which could be submitted to a research/enrichment conference, gain experience in zoo based research with a wide variety of species. They will also gain experience in the organisation of professional workshops and conferences for keepers and students in collaboration with zoo professionals in the fields of enrichment and research through two conferences: the ‘Primate Society of GB Spring Meeting’ and the ‘UK and Ireland Regional Environmental Enrichment Conference’ which will be hosted by the parks in 2012.


We are looking for someone with a BSc in zoology, animal behaviour, psychology or similar qualification who has a passion for conservation and captive research. You will need a good knowledge of statistics programmes such as SPSS, have experience of data collection with various animal species, Good communication skills, a full clean driving license and your own transport and a flexible approach to working hours is essential.


Working three to four days a week which will include some weekends ideally we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Applicants will be short listed for interview in early February to start the internship in later February. Please be aware that we are unable to offer accommodation with this internship.

Please apply by emailing a CV and covering letter to: Mark Kingston Jones - research@aspinallfoundation.org


A full description of the internship placement is available upon request.


Closing date: 27th January 2012

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