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Qualifications: The organisation accepts volunteers without any previous experience in the field of primates, however volunteers possessing primate or animal care qualifications and/or experience at other sanctuaries are preferred. - Minimum period of 3 months with related qualifications/experience - Minimum period of 6 months without previous primate experience (onsite training given) - Minimum 20 years of age - Fluent in Spanish and/or English - if fluent in English, basic Spanish strongly preferred (and vice versa) - Able to commit to 5 days per week (with 2 days off). - Good general mental and physical health - many of the tasks can be physically challenging - Being able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as demonstrating your own initiative - Vaccinations/health requirements: (1) negative Tuberculosis result, (2) Hepatitis A and B Vaccinations, (3) Tetanus Vaccination (suggested) Volunteer Duties The organisation is currently seeking volunteers for 3 to 6 month periods to assist with daily operations at the sanctuary. Duties will include: - - Working as an integral member of the primate care team under the direction of a Head Keeper (who speaks Spanish and English) - Preparation and scattering of primates food - Design, preparation and application of enrichment projects - Dormitory/enclosure cleaning and maintenance - Construction and maintenance of sanctuary facilities and equipment - Conducting and/or assisting with educational sanctuary visits - Carrying out observations of the chimps/macaques behavior We also take into account individual skills and talents to match them with daily tasks, although volunteers are required to help wherever most needed during a working day. Various tasks, especially feeding, will bring you in close proximity with the chimpanzees. NOTE: Actual physical contact with the chimpanzees is strictly forbidden as these animals can be very dangerous and we encourage them to search social contact from each other instead of from the primate care staff. It is important to us that volunteers respect these rules as well as the chimpanzees’ need to interact with each other instead of humans. Preferred: - Previous experience or a former education related to animals/primates (care) such as Biology, Veterinary, Psychology, Animal keeper, etc. - Work experience as part of a group or project team - Applicants with a full driving licence Salary/Funding: There is no salary on offer. Support provided for volunteer/internship positions (travel, meals, lodging): Volunteers are required to pay for all expenses including flights, visas (applicants from outside of the European Union must be able to provide a visa for the duration of the volunteer period), travel, meals and lodging. Assistance with information can be given where possible. Hot drinks are provided during the working day at break times. Term of Appointment: From 3 to 6 months depending on previous experience and qualifications. Application Deadline: Open Important Information The sanctuary will need a copy of your ID card or passport, copy of your CV as well as confirmation that you have all the vaccinations necessary to work around primates: (Tetanus, Hepatitis A and B, and the Tuberculosis test). It is crucial that you arrange for personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement and this must include cover for repatriation. You will be working in the vicinity of wild animals so please check with your insurance provider as you may require particular insurance.
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