mardi 21 octobre 2008

Volunteer chimpanzee department Stichting AAP

Hiring Organization:
Stichting AAP

Date Posted:
2008-10-16

Position Description:
The chimpanzee department of Stichting AAP rely greatly on the help of volunteers to be able to offer dedicated and a high level of care for our chimpanzees. All chimpanzees in our care have been rescued from all around Europe, from circuses, illegal pet trade, ex-laboratories and bad zoos that were closed down.The chimpanzee department has grown in size in 2005 mostly due to the arriving of 28 ex-laboratory chimps. We now house a total of 47 chimpanzees and can still offer a home to others in need.
Working conditions; At present we are looking for volunteers to help prepare the food for the chimpanzees, make enrichments, and any other tasks that needs completing. Stichting AAP holds a strict hands-off policy, so volunteers have no direct contact with any of the animals, and feeding and other caregiver tasks are not done by volunteers. All volunteers do have the opportunity to learn more about chimpanzee care and behaviour.
Working hours; A normal workday starts at 8.30am and ends at 17.10pm. Breaks are taken throughout the day including two coffee breaks and lunch (13.00-13.45). Tea, coffee and lunch are free of charge during your volunteer period. You will be required to work a three or four day schedule, which will include working either a Saturday or a Sunday. We are looking for volunteers all year round for a minimum of three months.

Qualifications/Experience:
Experience working with animals/primates is desirable, but Stichting AAP is also a good place to gain experience. The chimpanzee department communicates in English, due to an international team, so a good level of spoken English is required. You will need to be physically fit to be able to complete the range of tasks in the chimpanzee department. Volunteers must be willing to learn and understand the ethics of Stichting AAP.

Health; Volunteer work in the chimpanzee department is physically demanding, so good physical health is required. A vaccination to protect you against tetanus is required, and vaccinations against Hep B are highly recommended as this will give you the opportunity to do additional tasks near the animals. A negative TB result is also required, either in the form of a mantoux test or an X-ray, before you can work around the chimpanzees. For our administration, we will need a copy of your vaccinations.

Salary/funding:
No salary or funding is available.

Accommodation in our AAP house is free of charge while you are a volunteer at Stichting AAP. Lunch is free of charge on your working days.
You will need to fund all other expenses yourself, such as flights, food during your stay, health and travelinsurance etc.
Stichting AAP will refund travel costs to and from work within the Netherlands, the full public transportation costs, and some help towards petrol costs.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Accommodation is mostly available in the AAP house situated in Almere city. This could include a shared bunk bedroom. The kitchen , living space and bathroom are all communal areas. Wireless internet (own laptop required)and a phone line are available. If you require accommodation, please inform us as soon as possible as spaces are limited.

Term of Appointment:
All year round for a minimum of three months.

Comments:
How to apply;
If you're interested in a volunteer position within our chimpanzee department, please send your resume, letter of interest, vaccination status and the dates you're available to Mr. Adam Ally. adam.ally@aap. nl.
You can also visit our website www.aap.nl for general information.

Contact Information:
Adam Ally
Kemphaanweg 16
Almere 1305AH
Netherlands

Telephone Number:
+31 (0)36-5238762

Fax Number:
+31 (0)36-5384240

Website:
http://www.aap.nl

E-mail Address:
adam.ally@aap.nl