Job Description
Volunteer placement Student roles are now open at Sealife Adventure in Southend-on-Sea, offering university students hands-on, practical experience in a busy, modern zoo and aquarium. This placement is ideal for any Volunteer placement Student looking to build their CV while gaining valuable animal care experience and insight into the zoological sector. Many of our former student volunteers have gone on to secure careers in animal care, research, and education.
Why Join as a Volunteer placement Student?
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Work in a highly popular, fully operational zoo and aquarium.
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Boost your CV with real animal husbandry, research, and public engagement experience.
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Contribute to conservation education by delivering talks and participating in animal experiences.
Volunteer placement Student Key Responsibilities
As a Volunteer placement Student, you will:
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Assist with daily cleaning and routine animal husbandry.
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Prepare animal feeds and contribute to enrichment activities.
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Support educational talks and animal experience sessions for visitors.
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Have opportunities for research projects and dissertations (please mention in your application if interested).
Species you may work with include:
Crab Eating Macaques, Cownose Rays, Penguins, Otters, Zebra Sharks, Reptiles, and Corals.
Skills & Requirements
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Animal-related work experience (desirable but not essential)
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Adaptability to varied working conditions
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Physically fit for hands-on duties
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