Farm Section Volunteer
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Farm Section Volunteer
Salary Not Specified
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Folly Gate, Devon
- Part time
- U
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 1 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 11856ea471764708939d932b6ef07b43
Full Job Description
This is a one day a week voluntary position lasting 6 months working from 8am until 5pm (winter hours may vary).
Species and breeds held on section:
- Cattle (Highland, British White, and Bison).
- Sheep (Dorset, Whitefaced Woodland)
- Tamworth Pigs
- Bagot Goats
- Equines (Suffolk Punch Horses, Shetland Pony, Standard Donkey, Miniature Donkeys)
- Red Deer
- Reindeer
- Llamas
- Alpacas
- Rabbits
- Guinea Pigs
- Rats
- Gerbils
- Hamster
- Assisting with daily cleaning
- Preparation of feeds
- Creating enrichment
- Collecting and providing browse
- Assisting with routine husbandry tasks such as foot trimming, grooming and carrying out routine health checks.
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our committed and friendly team of volunteers.
Day to day tasks
We welcome applications from candidates with a keen interest in animal husbandry and conservation. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate that they are team orientated, hardworking, proactive and positive in their attitude to all tasks.