Voluntary position within a volunteer run non-profit organisation. Leading events within this practical conservation, community volunteering organisation, to involve and inspire people to conserve the natural environment within their local community, activities involving micro plastic surveys/ beach cleans / habitat - species ID / tree planting, etc. Leading 1 conservation project a month and chair of the committee.

Second season developing and running a volunteer programme at an Indonesian run orangutan rescue and rehab centre. Developing and coordinating an array of activities that are in line with the conservation goals of the local charity whilst building a working partnership with various stakeholders including the local staff, management team, sister sanctuary and the various fundraising bodies of the charity. These included big construction projects, animal welfare and husbandry projects that all pose serious risks (working in the rainforest, working with dangerous animals, heavy machinery, tropical conditions and with dangerous tools such as machetes) therefore risk assessments, training, and constant recalibration was necessary to ensure the success of the programme and safety of the volunteers dependent on their capabilities. Successfully managing a group of ethnically and demographically diverse volunteers, maintaining a cohesive and collaborative project. Educating and delivering workshops and talking on primate conservation and tropical habitat conservation.6 month contract in line with the duration of the volunteer programme.

Developing links between a local climate change charity and secondary schools around Cornwall to engage young people in the conversation surrounding the climate crisis. Delivering presentations and interactive discussions about climate change within secondary schools.

Developing and running a volunteer programme for international volunteers in partnership with BOSF at Nyaru Menteng orangutan rescue, rehabilitation and release centre. Leading a team of volunteers to assist and develop the welfare for non-releasable orangutans including activities such as, delivering an educational tour, designing and making enrichment plans for the 300+ orangutans, strategising and implementing large construction or design projects. Experience in managing a budget and applying it mindfully within a non-profit. Consulting and working with the local staff to improve welfare conditions in all areas for the orangutans. Following unforeseen circumstances of Covid-19, the international programme was suspended, hence the short working period.

Head of Species (Marmosets); responsible for coordinating the department, developing and implementing policies and strategies to ensure the rehabilitation, socialisation and welfare of all the monkeys within the care of the team is maintained to the absolute highest standard. This includes training and managing interns, volunteers and other staff members within the department. Performing administrative tasks including the writing of rotas, ordering medical stock, liaising with vets and professional contacts, maintaining records as Fire Safety Officer and developing and maintaining working relationships with possible donors. Senior Primate Caregiver; Providing experienced and quality care to Capuchins, Marmosets, Woolly Monkeys and Barbary Macaques through; the management and rehabilitation to individuals suffering with severe psychological neurosis and traumatic backgrounds. / Cleaning, preparing and distributing food and medication, adapting and developing diets, monitoring the health and well-being of the monkeys and administering first aid / Maintaining and enriching enclosures, assisting with enclosure design. / Creating and developing enrichment programmes and behavioural observation programmes (‘Zoo Monitor’) for all species. Supervising and training staff members, interns and volunteers. Education Officer; maintaining and developing educational content through displays and signage surrounding the environmental impacts on and the ecology of primates. / Training and managing the education assistant / Delivering public talks regarding the devastating effects of the UK Primate Pet Trade and promoting the campaign to ban it. / Running university and college workshops on enrichment, nutrition and enclosure design.

Providing rehabilitative care for orphaned howler monkeys / conducting behavioural data collection. / Population monitoring of wild howler troupes / Conducting wildlife censusing.

Responsible for the regular daily care of British wildlife, including feeding,cleaning, exercising as well as being involved in their release back into the wild. Working on reception to admit new patients and take phone calls from the emergency hotline to deliver advice on wildlife concerns.

Responsible for the day-to-day care of the rescued dogs and cats in my care including cleaning the kennels, walking, feeding, providing enrichment, delivering medication, undertaking health checks and behavioural assessments and providing training to improve behavioural issues.

Participation in the day-to-day care of the animals and the facility including cleaning, feeding, project area maintenance, renovating enclosures, creating enrichment. Responsible for training new volunteers and the supervision of large groups.