Primates

Primate-Jobs

Wisconsin Primate Research Center University of Wisconsin--Madison ------------------------------------------- Position Available ------------------------------------------- Position Category:
Educational Programs, Internships, Field Courses Title of Position:
Intern Caregiver Hiring Organization:
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary Street Address:
13915 N. State Road 121 Gainesville, Florida 32653 USA Position Description:
JUNGLE FRIENDS INTERN PROGRAM: Six-weeks to one-year programs available. JF provides permanent sanctuary for 40 primates (capuchin and spider monkeys) at this time. Animal care activities include cleaning cages and habitats, preparing diets and feeding, providing enrichment, some medical procedures, restraint and capture. Your work will also include building & repairing habitats, general grounds maintenance, and record keeping. The work is labor intensive, and the climate is very hot and humid in the summer and temperatures can drop to 20 in the winter. The hours are long, usually sun-up to sundown, and there can be times when days off are scarce. We do, however, try to give a day off weekly. The work is difficult and can be stressful, but the rewards are great! Qualifications:
We are looking for very special people. You must be friendly and have good communication skills, work well with others and have the ability to lead as well as follow. You must be even-tempered and down to earth. If possible, we prefer that you come to JF for a one-week trial period to evaluate your suitability for this position. JF is located on 12 acres approximately 15 miles from town; your own transportation is recommended, although not absolutely required. Due to insurance & health considerations, we are unable to consider applicants who smoke. Salary/funding:
At this time, there is no stipend available for interns. Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Room and food are provided. The food is donated by a local market and a health food distributor and consists of mainly fruits, vegetables, tofu/meatless products, bread, cereal, food bars and snack foods. Term of Appointment:
6 weeks to 1 year Application Deadline: None - program is ongoing Comments: Jungle Friends is a 501-(c)-(3) non-profit corporation that offers permanent sanctuary care for a variety of primates who have fallen into the wrong hands or are simply no longer wanted. Our program is designed to rehabilitate and socialize primates with their own species. The primates in our care are successfully interacting with members of their own kind, many of which were once species isolated, neglected or abused. We are dedicated to animal welfare issues and advocacy for primate protection. Our volunteer program offers qualified individuals, students and groups interested in the well-being of primates and the preservation of the environment, an opportunity to care for our jungle friends. Contact Information: Lee Ward Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary 13915 N. State Road 121 Gainesville, FL USA 32653 Telephone number: 386-418-0808 / 386-462-7779 Fax number: 386-418-0808 E-mail address: LTW@junglefriends.org Submitted: 2004-05-09

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Api's Primate Sanctuary

No Internships Available at this time

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Primate Rescue Center

The PRC Internship Program

Program Goal

To encourage careers in animal care, advocacy, rehabilitation and conservation.

Program Description

The PRC internship program is designed to immerse students in the daily operation of a nonprofit animal sanctuary. Our program provides a unique opportunity to participate in the routine care and ongoing rehabilitation of nearly 60 nonhuman primates in an environment that is focused entirely on their needs and well-being. PRC residents are never exploited for any reason, including exhibition, and are guaranteed lifetime care in a protected and caring environment. Our interns and volunteers play a vital role in making our sanctuary successful at accomplishing its mission. Interns assist with the daily care of our residents and various administrative tasks and special projects. Interns can expect to gain significant animal husbandry experience, to learn a great deal about primate behavior, stress responses and the rehabilitation process, and to gain a greater understanding of the issues that face primates and other animals in the modern world. The working environment is intimate and dynamic and we encourage interns to be innovative and ask questions. Interns will have numerous opportunities to observe the animals and get to know them as individuals. However, interns never have physical interaction with nonhuman primates. Attempts to do so are grounds for immediate dismissal. Our facility is located in a rural area of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of central Kentucky. We are approximately 15 miles from the city of Lexington and about 5 miles from the nearest convenience store. Interns without their own autos can catch rides into town once or twice a week. We have computers with Internet access available for personal research and email as well as an extensive collection of primate-related literature. Interns are encouraged to spend their “off” time exploring this collection.

Program Requirements

Completion of 480 hours (40 hours/week for 3 months); 2 days off will be assigned each week We may be able to be more flexible with students from local colleges who do not require housing. In the past we have allowed local students to spread their working hours across several months. Interns are still required to come weekly for a minimum of 8 hours/week. Please include in your application the specific schedule and dates that would work best for you. Assistance with daily animal husbandry and administrative duties Adherence to all PRC policies and given instructions Demonstration of common sense and respect for all fellow primates, human and nonhuman alike Completion of a short essay (2 pages) to be turned in at the end of your internship relating the PRC experience to personal career goals or larger animal issues Interns who are unable or unwilling to meet our requirements may be dismissed from their position at any time. We reserve the right to dismiss any intern at any time for any reason, including but not limited to the following: tardiness, missed work, inability to work with others

Who May Apply?

Our program is open to college students (sophomore year and above) who are seriously interested in pursuing careers in animal care and/or advocacy. Applicants must be pursuing a relevant degree (i.e. psychology, anthropology, biology, pre-law, ethics, etc.) and demonstrate a sincere interest in animal welfare. Applicants must be willing and able to participate in strenuous physical duties and be able to lift 50 lbs. Applications are accepted year-round. Is Housing Available? Modern, comfortable housing is available and non-local residents are strongly encouraged to stay onsite. The sanctuary is located in a rural area requiring transportation to all stores and retail areas. Interns without their own transportation will be regularly assisted in obtaining basic necessities.

Costs & Living Expenses

Being a nonprofit organization, our resources are limited. To support our internship program without taking away from our animal care program we must ask interns to make contributions to cover utilities and materials. Interns are responsible for their own transportation and food expenses, laundry and long distance calls. All fees are non-refundable and are due at the beginning of each month.

Fee for Interns Requiring Housing:

$100/week, totaling $1200 for 3-month session. This includes rent, utilities, local phone service and access to computers and the Internet

Fees for Interns Not Requiring Housing:

$100/month, totaling $300 for 3-month session. A Director’s Scholarship may be available for those interns requiring financial assistance. To apply please include with your application a two-page paper describing the reasons we should consider you for this scholarship.

Special Projects

Interns regularly approach us with ideas for research projects they have developed that they wish to pursue during their time with us. If you wish to pursue a special project please include a proposal on a separate sheet of paper. Please keep these guidelines in mind: Your project cannot involve filming It cannot cause our residents stress Preference will be given to projects that benefit our residents Work on your project can only take up a portion of your 480 hours (you may be able to work on your project in addition to your scheduled hours) You will agree to provide the PRC with a copy of your finished paper or presentation to use at our discretion (for example, in our newsletter)

Download their internship application

(68k). Or, send a self-addressed 9" x 12" envelope with $2.00 postage to: Jennifer Caravello 5087 Danville Road Nicholasville, KY 40356 (For U.S. applicants only, please)

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Adventure Travel

city: Limpopo Province country: South Africa dates: No set arrival / departure dates Work at a Vervet Monkey Sanctuary in South Africa Global Vision International Nomansland Wheathampstead, St Albans AL4 8EJ England phone: + 44 (0) 870 6088898 fax: + 44 (0) 1582 834002 web site: click here to visit Global Vision International's web site

travel types:

Eco Tours, Ecology and Environmental Studies

description:

Would you like to make a difference at the biggest monkey rehabilitation centre in South Africa? Global Vision International has linked up with this centre which provides a sanctuary for over 500 orphaned and injured Vervet monkeys. The centre is much in need of volunteers who have a love for animals and are prepared to become completely involved in the care and rehabilitation of these wonderful creatures. Volunteers can join for four weeks and upwards and will be fully trained in all aspects of animal care needed for this project. Tasks range from feeding and caring for the orphaned baby Vervets and monitoring the monkeys, to collecting food, helping to build new facilities and assisting with fundraising. You will live in comfortable tented accomodation at the sanctuary and will also have the opportunity to explore the surrounding area and experience what South Africa has to offer.

highlights:

Opportunity to play a hands on role in the care and conservation of one of South Africa's indigenous primates and explore South Africa.

cost in us$:

From US$1285 for 4 weeks

cost includes:

The Volunteer contribution includes all your food, accommodation, training materials and project equipment. typically the application process time is 1-2 weeks

Global Vision International's mission statement:

The underlying aim of GVI is the promotion of sustainable development through partnership with aid reliant organizations. These organizations and dedicated GVI Volunteers combine resources to fulfill project goals. Partner organizations share GVI's vision and are committed to GVI's three focal points of sustainable development: environmental research, education and community development.

year founded:

1998

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In Defense of Animals - Africa (IDA-Africa)

Position: Chimpanzee Sanctuary Volunteer In Defense of Animals - Africa Yaounde, Cameroon

Position description

Work with national staff and other expatriate volunteers to rehabilitate and infant chimpanzees, victims of a thriving and illegal commercial bushmeat trade.

Qualifications

* a minimum six-month commitment required * experience living in a third-world country, preferably African, for several months or longer * previous experience working with chimpanzees * fluency in French (required) * sensitivity to environmental issues affecting developing countries * experience with hand tools

Salary/Funding

None Volunteer is responsible for roundtrip air travel. Accommodations and meals provided during stay at the sanctuary. Meals are vegetarian.

Comments

We need highly motivated people who want to help chimpanzees and are willing to live in a tropical, developing country for at least six months. One of the hardest things for volunteers has been lack of contact with the outside world. Opportunities for phone calls and emails are infrequent. Most westerners find living conditions at the Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center, set within a rural African community, harsh. The reality of living and working with psychologically damaged chimpanzees in a remote forest environment, within a developing African nation, is very different from anything you might imagine. We have little choice but to insist on every bit of experience we can get. Volunteer Journal Entries Contact Information Edmund Stone IDA-Africa Project Liaison Officer (USA) Tel: (503) 643-8302 e-mail: info@ida-africa.org

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APES

Working Volunteers Volunteers wanting full exposure to the day-to-day activities of the sanctuary should consider staying for a period of at least 4 weeks. A donation to the sanctuary of €700 / US$800 / Ł495 per volunteer for this period is required and is all found excluding your travel costs. The sanctuary can accommodate 25 working volunteers per month. They are continually trying to increase the number of volunteers in Kwazulu Natal who are able to assist in the activities of APES. Membership is free and open to anyone who is able to provide ongoing support in any of the following ways; Monkey Rescues Monkey Releases Fund Raising Public Relations and Education Building and Alterations at the sanctuary or in any other way you feel you can assist . . . If you wish to become a member of APES, call dawn on 072 306 5664.