Animals Asia can only accept volunteers trained in either veterinary science / vet nursing or qualified in wild-animal management, as all hands-on work with the bears necessitates intensive training.

All behavioural volunteer placements require a minimum commitment of three months in China or Vietnam.

Basic requirements for Behavioural Volunteers:

Background in an animal profession such as zoo keeping, rehabilitation, or animal welfare.

Computer literacy (e.g. MS Word, Excel and web browsers).

Main duties

Enrichment preparation and assistance with setting up in various enclosures and dens, as per established calendars.

Prepare daily medicated shakes for bears (rotating with staff and other volunteers).

Small animal care including dog walks (when needed).

Maintain bear behavioral records.

Perform ongoing behavioral observations with individual bears or groups plus other resident animals as required.

Record data using ethograms.

Produce short interpretive reports based on behavioural studies.

If you would like to apply for a volunteer Behavioural position, please send your CV and application letter and complete volunteer application form to info@animalsasia.org.