Voluntary Student Work Experience Placement
Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
East Anglia
Closing date for applications is: 7th May 2028
Sector: Animal Care
Type: Work Experience
Contract type: Part-time
Salary: N/A
Job Description
We’re offering an exciting hands-on work placement for students looking to build real-world experience in wildlife care, reserve management, and conservation education.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside an experienced team, develop key practical skills, and support the day-to-day running of a busy and dynamic wildlife reserve.
Responsibilities
Animal Care & Monitoring
- Assisting with daily feeding routines across the reserve.
- Observing behavior and helping monitor the welfare of a range of species.
- Supporting basic husbandry tasks and maintaining animal-safe environments.
Reserve Management Tasks
- Helping with seasonal habitat work such as vegetation clearing, prep, or fence checks.
- Supporting general maintenance tasks around the reserve.
- Learning about species-specific needs and how we manage mixed-species habitats.
Visitor Engagement
- Assisting staff on guided tours.
- Helping communicate conservation messages to the public.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience highly relevant to careers in animal care, zoo keeping, wildlife rehabilitation, or conservation.
- A deeper understanding of wildlife behavior, welfare standards, and species management.
- Training and guidance from knowledgeable staff.
- Experience in both public-facing and behind-the-scenes elements of reserve life.
- A reference upon successful completion of the placement.
Who We’re Looking For
- Students studying animal management, zoology, ecology, environmental science, or similar.
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and willing to get involved in physical, outdoor work.
- Good communication skills and a genuine interest in wildlife and conservation.
- Able to follow instructions and work safely around animals.
- Previous animal experience is a bonus but not essential.
Additional Information
- Placements are unpaid.
- Students must be aged 18+.
- You must have a valid UK driving license.
How to Apply
Please send a short expression of interest, including your course, required placement hours, and any relevant experience.
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Sectors
Locations
Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
East Anglia
Closing date for applications is: 7th May 2028
Sector: Animal Care
Type: Work Experience
Contract type: Part-time
Salary: N/A
Job Description
We’re offering an exciting hands-on work placement for students looking to build real-world experience in wildlife care, reserve management, and conservation education.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside an experienced team, develop key practical skills, and support the day-to-day running of a busy and dynamic wildlife reserve.
Responsibilities
Animal Care & Monitoring
- Assisting with daily feeding routines across the reserve.
- Observing behavior and helping monitor the welfare of a range of species.
- Supporting basic husbandry tasks and maintaining animal-safe environments.
Reserve Management Tasks
- Helping with seasonal habitat work such as vegetation clearing, prep, or fence checks.
- Supporting general maintenance tasks around the reserve.
- Learning about species-specific needs and how we manage mixed-species habitats.
Visitor Engagement
- Assisting staff on guided tours.
- Helping communicate conservation messages to the public.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience highly relevant to careers in animal care, zoo keeping, wildlife rehabilitation, or conservation.
- A deeper understanding of wildlife behavior, welfare standards, and species management.
- Training and guidance from knowledgeable staff.
- Experience in both public-facing and behind-the-scenes elements of reserve life.
- A reference upon successful completion of the placement.
Who We’re Looking For
- Students studying animal management, zoology, ecology, environmental science, or similar.
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and willing to get involved in physical, outdoor work.
- Good communication skills and a genuine interest in wildlife and conservation.
- Able to follow instructions and work safely around animals.
- Previous animal experience is a bonus but not essential.
Additional Information
- Placements are unpaid.
- Students must be aged 18+.
- You must have a valid UK driving license.
How to Apply
Please send a short expression of interest, including your course, required placement hours, and any relevant experience.
Related jobs
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Environmental and Wildlife Conservation Opportunities
Sussex, London, Hayward Heath, Crawley, Horsham, Brighton, Guildford, Tunbridge Wells, Worthing, Eastbourne
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