8th August 2014 We need your help!
We will be holding a Charity fun day in the Park on August 8th from 10am until close .
The funds raised from this event will be going to our two Charity’s Sumatran Tiger Trust (Charity number 1082186) and Wildlife Protection Foundation (Charity number 1113166) We are looking for volunteers who would like to help, this can be before hand or on the day. We need help selling raffle tickets, help on the stalls, help with the bouncy castle, giving information to Customers on the park and the event were holding. Also if you have a talent that you would like to offer for the day/morning then please get in touch. We also need tombola prizes and raffle prizes and these can be collected if needs be.
There is something for everyone to help with, if you would like to help in anyway then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Jen on: volunteer@wildanimalpark.co.uk
Careers at South Lakes
With over 900 animals and over 300,000 visitors a year to look South Lakes Safari Zoo is made up of a big team of dedicated and passionate staff.
Our team of over 100 members of staff, with skills ranging from animal carers, to maintenence, visitor services, retail, accounting and admin, together strive tomake sure both animals and you the visitor are well looked after.
If you are interested in joining the team please visit the vacancies tab below for details of job opportunities currently available, As you can imagine jobs within the animal department are well sought after Why not consider volunteering for South Lakes Safari Zoo?
Volunteering at South Lakes Safari Zoo
We are looking for Volunteers who are dedicated, enthusiastic and wish to get involved with helping South Lakes Safari Zoo run smoothly during our busy periods. We are looking for people who are passionate about the Animals and the conservation work we do here to help save endangered species.
We are not just looking for people who want to volunteer with animals, but people who can help in lots of different ways sch as craft activities, talks with visitors, face painters, helping raise money for our conservation charities… a variety of things that you can do both rewarding and fulfilling.
Help us to make a difference.
Duties can include:
- Aiding Keepers with cleaning and feeding Animals
- Helping to prepare the Zoo for opening to the public
- Monitoring the walk through areas ensuring that members of the public are following the park rules (i.e not touching/feeding animals that they shouldn’t)
- Helping Keepers at the various conservation talks
- Helping keepers to monitor the public at animal feeding sessions inc handing out the food
- Talking to the public where possible about the conservation projects
- Keeping the walk through areas hygienically clean whilst monitoring the public. This includes brushing/washing paths, cleaning barriers
- Being enthusiastic about SLSZ, the animals and the conservation projects
- Helping keepers to feed and put animals to bed for the night.
- Helping in the shop
- Helping in the cafe
**Variations to these options can be discussed to accommodate if necessary**
Love to join us but you’re from away?
We do have limited accomodation available at a cost of £60 per week - first come first served.
There are many ways you can help us here at South Lakes Safari Zoo. You may be able to Volunteer for a day during the Holidays or a day at the Weekend and would like to do something different. Maybe you have a skill that you would like to use to raise some funds for our Charities here at SLSZ or hold an event.
Here’s a few ideas,,,,,
Face Painting
Tombola
Raffle
Treasure Hunt
All money raised will go to Sumatran Tiger Trust (Charity number 1082186) and Wildlife Protection Foundation (Charity number 1113166) to help continue the fantastic work that is ongoing. You could be a part of something rewarding.
Sorry there are no vacancies at the moment however we are accepting CV’s for seasonal casual staff for the cafe and outdoor areas. Please send your CV to office@wildanimalpark.co.uk
Schools
If you are thinking of a career in Animal Care and would like to carry out work experience here at South Lakes Safari Zoo do get in contact with us. We will need permission from your guardian/ adult and also contact from your school. We do encourage Students to get in touch with a little information about themselves.
Colleges/ Universities
If you are at College or University studying for a career in Animal Care, Vet science, Conservation or Wildlife need some experience to back your application or as part of your course and want to see the work we do here at SLSZ and gain the experience we can offer. Please get in touch with us with a little bit about yourself and what you would hope to gain from your experience here at SLSZ.
Duties can include,,,,,
- Aiding Keepers with cleaning and feeding Animals
- Helping to prepare the Zoo for opening to the Public
- Monitoring walk through areas ensuring that members of the Public are following park rules (i.e not touching/feeding Animals that they shouldn’t)
- Helping Keepers at the various conservation talks
- Helping Keepers to monitor the Public at Animal feeding sessions including handing out food
- Talking to the Public where possible about the conservation projects, Animal behaviour, general SLSZ information such as talk times, directions to enclosures etc
- Keeping the walk through areas hygienically clean whilst monitoring the Public. This includes brushing/washing paths, cleaning barriers.
- Being enthusiastic about SLSZ, the Animals and the conservation projects to enthuse the public
- Helping Keepers to feed and put the Animals to bed for the night.
- **Variations to these options can be discussed to accommodate if necessary**
Love to join us but you’re from away?
We do have limited accomodation available at a cost of £60 per week - first come first served.