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2 people are interested
Intern in Zimbabwe with over 400 Animals
ORGANIZATION: Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary
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2 people are interested
A unique opportunity exists to join our team at the Twala Trust - we are looking for a motivated, cheerful team player to live and work at the Twala Trust, helping to care for our rescued animals, assist with community programmes and mentor other volunteers. We are looking for a hand-on enthusiastic member to join our team. We are home to over 400 rescued birds and animals at the Twala Trust, both indigenous, exotic and domestic species.
You will need to be 20+ years of age, physically and mentally fit and an animal lover who is willing to get stuck in with whatever needs doing!
Tasks are varied and include:
- preparing food for our animals
- helping give medicines and treatments
- walking our Waggley Tail Club on our large premises
- helping with animal rescues
- working alongside staff and other volunteers
- interacting with visitors
- helping staff with cleaning of enclosures and providing animal enrichment, and
- thinking on your feet to help with whatever tasks are at hand.
Some animal care experience is essential, you must especially love dogs and be a people person too. Good spoken and written English is required along with a Driver's License. Your qualities must include being proactive, resourceful and kind. References from an employer, school or university are a must.
This is an unpaid 3 month internship position, with full board and lodging provided. A 6 day week, 8 hour day is required. Successful applicants will need to pay for flights to and from Zimbabwe.
You can find lots of information about us and what we do on our website and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheTwalaTrustAnimalSanctuary). This is a brilliant opportunity to increase your animal care skills and a great chance to meet many people from all over the world.
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About Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary
Location:
Goromonzi, Harare, ZW
Mission Statement
The Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary is 25km east of the capital city Harare in Zimbabwe, Africa. Founded in 2012, the Sanctuary’s mission is to provide a safe haven for animals in need, as well as to promote conservation and animal welfare in the extensive rural area of Goromonzi. The Twala Trust is a non profit organisation. We work to improve the quality of life of companion animals in rural households in the area surrounding our Sanctuary, assist with human/wildlife conflict in this area and provide sanctuary to displaced, injured and abandoned animals of all species. We provide practical, hands-on solutions for animal welfare and conservation measures in the Goromonzi area.
Description
A Unique Animal Sanctuary in Africa
The Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary is the only sanctuary of its kind in Zimbabwe, with a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre that incorporates an exotic pet rescue, a farm animal sanctuary and a kennel-free dog rescue. We run a longstanding, grassroots community outreach programme known as Doggy Tuesday, offering free veterinary care and support to rural companion animals. We are well-established in Zimbabwe and operate an ethical, hands-on, animal focused Sanctuary. We do not breed, buy, swap or sell animals.
Our role in the community is to help animals in need, providing veterinary care and support to our community in the process. Where possible, we release wild animals back into their natural habitats, and arrange adoptions for dogs and cats into suitable homes, although many of our rescues will live out their lives at the sanctuary, receiving the very best care possible from our dedicated team of Zimbabwean staff.
The work done at Twala is genuine and ethical and our volunteer opportunities provide a unique and rewarding experience for animal lovers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
ArcturusGoromonzi, Harare Zimbabwe
DATE POSTED
July 18, 2022
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Community Outreach
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 20
- This is a 3 month internship.
- Every day at the Twala Trust is busy, varied and fulfilling. You will need to be able to multi-task and have a positive attitude. We know you'll have fun and learn lots - your efforts will be rewarded by seeing the impact you have on our animals.