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The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that saves wetlands, which are essential for life itself. Wetlands are the primary source of drinking water for people and wildlife ...

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Living Collections Presentations Support

Living Collections Presentations Support

Organisation role · 7–14 hrs/Week
Newgrounds Ln, Gloucester GL2 7BT, UK
Nature & sustainabilityAnimal welfareWellbeing
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#84175
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Summary

Support our Presentations team who care for our mammals, amphibians, and demonstration birds!

Detailed description

This is a varied role across three sections, volunteer resources are likely to be allocated differently depending on the demands and needs of each day, some of the things you are likely to help us out with include:

·        Assisting with the daily husbandry of the theatre birds, mammals and amphibians

·        Maintenance of enclosures, ponds, and surrounding areas- this may include the use of some power tools e.g. pressure washer, drills or lawn mowers etc. after training has been provided.

·        Supporting the team to help maintain good hygiene and biosecurity in all areas of the department including kitchens and food-prep areas.

·        Supporting the smooth operation of our animal presentations, which will include some public engagement e.g. directing visitors and answering basic questions

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About WWT

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that saves wetlands, which are essential for life itself. Wetlands are the primary source of drinking water for people and wildlife. They also connect us with nature, and with ourselves, through beautiful landscapes and inspiring encounters with wildlife.WWT’s ethos starts with the simple act of feeding a duck. That innocent connection with nature is more special if you’re feeding – say - the world’s rarest goose, saved from extinction by our expert aviculturists. It’s even more special if you’re surrounded by some of the UK’s top wildlife at one of our world class reserves, carefully designed and managed so wildlife will flourish.We take this wetland expertise around the world. We rescue endangered species from the edge of extinction. We investigate what’s damaging the wetlands on which people and wildlife depend. We protect, repair and actually create exciting new wetlands for people and wildlife.We work with communities, businesses and governments to help people live sustainably alongside wetlands, benefiting from the water, food, materials, shelter, livelihoods and enjoyment a well-managed wetland can provide.WWT is one of the world’s leading science and conservation institutions in its field. But we’re unique because we never forget it all starts with the simple pleasures, like feeding a duck. And maybe a nice cup of tea.
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