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Current vacancies: Office volunteer, Liaison Officer, Wildlife Veterinarian
Please note that aside from the opportunities shown below, we are unable to facilitate volunteer or work placements at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. We recommend reaching out directly to Sabah Wildlife Department for inquiries about such opportunities.
Positions in the UK
Office volunteer
We're looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to join our UK office team for a few hours a week in the lead up to Christmas.
If you have an interest in conservation, good attention to detail and would like to contribute to our cause we would like to hear from you.
The primary task of a volunteer will be to make up the adoption packs for sending. This includes precise folding of card presentation folders, printing and inserting the correct information into each pack.
Applicants must be aged 18 years or older. Minimum of two voluntary hours per week during office opening hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm). This is an unpaid position.
To apply please email your CV, reason for applying and weekday availability to Hannah on
admin2@orangutan-appeal.org.uk
Positions in Sabah
Liaison Officer (voluntary)
- Location: Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Borneo
- Duration: 3 months
- Includes return flights from LHR, accommodation and weekly living allowance
Open to UK residents only
Join our team at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre! You'll have the opportunity of a lifetime to represent Orangutan Appeal UK. The role involves raising funds, educating visitors, giving presentations, and more.
For a detailed description of the role click here.
We accept applicants for this role year-round and placements are available every three months. Our next available placement is February 2025.
You must be available to attend an in-person interview and induction at our UK office.
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter to Adrienne on
manager@orangutan-appeal.org.uk
Positions in Sabah
Wildlife Veterinarian (voluntary)
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a volunteer veterinarian to join the team at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Borneo for a term of 6 months.
The role will involve health checks for orangutans and other wildlife, emergency operations in the field to assist animals in distress, a high standard of husbandry and care for recovering individuals and welfare assessments for a range of native species. This role is sponsored by Orangutan Appeal UK.
Applicants must have a DVM degree in from accredited university in Veterinary Medicine and a minimum of 2 years work experience as a vet.
You can read the full job description here.
