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Voluntary Student Work Experience Placement

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.

 

What You’ll Be Involved In

Animal Care & Monitoring:

• Assisting with daily feeding routines across the reserve.

• Observing behaviour 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 behaviour, 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.