Hiring Organization:
International Primate & Exotic Animal Association of South Africa
Date Posted:
2009-11-03
Position Description:
DAILY CARE OF PRIMATES INCLUDING RESCUE AND REHABILITATION. MARMOSETS, COTTON TOP TAMARINS AND INDIGENOUS VERVET MONKEYS AND BABOONS.
DAILY TASKS INCLUDE FEEDING, CARING, CLEANING, ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT, ASSISTING WITH HANDRAISING OF BABY PRIMATES WHICH INCLUDE THE VERVETS AND/OR BABOONS.
Qualifications/Experience:
PRIMATE EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.
Salary/funding:
NO SALARY, VOLUNTEER BASIS.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
WE WILL ONLY PROVIDE FREE BOARDING. ALL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS AND FOOD MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE VOLUNTEER.
Term of Appointment:
WE CAN START WITH A TRIAL PERIOD OF SAY ONE MOINTH, AND IF HAPPY ON BOTH SIDES, CAN BE EXTENDED TO ANY LENGTH OF PERIOD, PREFERABLY NOT TOO SHORT.
Comments:
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED MUST BE OF CLEAN HABIT, NO SMOKING AND NO HEAVY DRINKING. THIS POSITION REQUIRES DEDICATED PEOPLE WHO WILL BE PREPARED TO PUT EVERY EFFORT INTO THE INTERESTS OF THE PRIMATES.
Contact Information:
KAREN WENTWORTH
PLOT 302 OLD SEAVIEW ROAD, CHELSEA
PORT ELIZABETH 6001
South Africa
Telephone Number:
0825543253
Fax Number:
041-3794861
Website:
http://www.yotattoo.co.za