Our Voluntary Work Experience criteria is as follows:
- We do not accept students under the age of sixteen.
- College/and or school students over the age of 16 must be enrolled on an animal care, education or horticulture (or similar) vocational course.
- Undergraduates must be enrolled on a course which is relevant to the scientific/conservation/education/research role of the Welsh Mountain Zoo.
- All students must be self funded.
- The minimum and maximum periods of time for voluntary work experience placements are as follows:
- Animal Department – min 4 consecutive weeks, max 12 months
- Education Department – min 1 week, max 12 months
- Gardening Department – min 1 week, max 12 months
Please also note:
- We have a limited amount of spaces and are often over subscribed.
- Priority is given to those students (University and College) who MUST undertake a work placement as part of their course.
If you meet the criteria please send an email including your requested dates and current education programme to info@welshmountainzoo.org (please use VOLUNTARY WORK EXPERIENCE and the Department in the subject)
ANIMAL DEPARTMENT: Please enquire about availability
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Please enquire about availability
GARDEN DEPARTMENT: Please enquire about availability
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