Shepreth Wildlife Park
- WILDLIFE PARK
- EDUCATION CENTRE
- GARDENERS
- CORPORATE VOLUNTEER DAYS
Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity
- FUNDRAISING EVENTS
- HEDGEHOG HOSPITAL
Placement type:
- One-day a week for 20 weeks
- Four | Five | Six week block (Monday – Friday inclusive)
- Six month block placement
- One year placement
- Corporate volunteer days (please email office@sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk for details)
How to Apply:
- Please email your completed application form to: office@sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk
- Alternatively you can post a hard copy to: Volunteer Bookings, Shepreth Wildlife Park, Station Road, Shepreth, Herts, SG8 6PZ
Volunteer information
- On your first day you will receive our Induction Programme followed by a multiple-choice questionnaire.
- Duties include: general husbandry of all species on an assigned section: NORTH | EAST | WEST | SOUTH | CENTRAL | HORTICULTURE
- It is recommended you bring waterproof clothing, Wellington boots and steel-toe boots (Please note: trainers / sandals are not allowed when working on the Wildlife Park)
- All volunteers / students are required to participate in the native species and enrichment surveys.
- An up-to-date tetanus is required for all work on-site.
- All volunteers / students must be over 18 years old.
Job Vacancies
Maintenance Staff Member
Brief Overview:
Shepreth Wildlife Park is looking to employ a dedicated and dynamic maintenance person to assist in the on-site general repairs and renovations of all our facilities.
Job Purpose:
To assist with the general upkeep of buildings, enclosures and facilities.
Responsibilities:
- General upkeep of facilities
- Renovation of enclosures
- Fencing
- New constructions
- Basic maintenance
Key Skills Required:
- General knowledge of working with power tools
- Carpentry skills an advantage
- Basic electrical skills an advantage
Key Information:
This is a part-time position (full-time position can be negotiated). Will include weekend and school holiday work.
To apply, please email CV and covering letter to office@sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk for the attention of Nick Willers
Deadline for applications: Ongoing
Catering Assistant
Brief Overview:
Shepreth Wildlife Park is looking to employ a dedicated and dynamic catering person to assist in the on-site amenity and soft play facilities.
Job Purpose:
To assist with the smooth running of the catering department to ensure customers have a positive experience during their visit.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing and serving food
- Dealing with customer enquiries and concerns
- Ensuring that health and safety regulations are adhered to
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene
Key Skills Required:
- Previous catering experience is preferable, but not necessary
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Organisational and time management skills
- The ability to think quickly, work in stressful circumstances and stay calm in stressful situations
- Stock rotation
- Knowledge of food, hygiene and food preparation
Key Information:
This is a part-time position. Will include weekend, Bank Holiday and school holiday work.
To apply, please email CV and covering letter to admin@sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk for the attention of Sally Willers
Deadline for applications: Ongoing
If you would like to apply, please email admin@sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk
Gift Shop, Jungle Cafe and Train Driver Assistant
Brief Overview:
Shepreth Wildlife Park is looking to employ a dedicated and dynamic person to assist in the Gift Shop, Jungle Cafe and Safari Train experience.
Job Purpose:
To assist with the smooth running of the Gift Shop and Jungle Cafe to ensure customers have a positive experience during their visit. To cover the train driver during their absence.
Responsibilities:
- Dealing with customer enquiries and concerns
- Serving in both the Gift Shop and Jungle Cafe Departments.
- Train driver as necessary – full training given.
- Ensuring that health and safety regulations are adhered to
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene
Key Skills Required:
- Previous catering experience is preferable, but not necessary
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Organisational and time management skills
- The ability to think quickly, work in stressful circumstances and stay calm in stressful situations
- Stock-taking skills
- Knowledge of food, hygiene and food preparation
Key Information:
This is a part-time position. Will include weekend, Bank Holiday and school holiday work.
To apply, please email CV and covering letter to admin@sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk for the attention of Sally Willers
Deadline for applications: Ongoing
If you would like to apply, please email admin@sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk
