Dear friends, The Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre (SRRC) in Pieterburen (The Netherlands) is a rehab centre for seals that have been taking care of orphaned, injured and sick seals for more than 40 years. The SRRC has evolved into a specialized hospital for seals with a team of Seal Rehabilitators, Veterinarians and Scientists, and becoming a reference in the marine mammal world. Every year, more than 100 people from all over the world either volunteer or do their internships with us. Being a volunteer or a trainee at our facility is an exciting experience since learning while helping animals and protecting the environment is the main goal. The Winter season is the busiest period of the year at the SRRC since orphaned grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) and seriously sick grey seals and harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) are the main patients admitted. During this period as much as 380 seals can be hosted at the centre. Taking care of all these animals requires a lot of effort and help. That is why the SRRC is offering volunteer/trainee open positions for the Winter period, starting from October 2013 until March 2014. The role of the Volunteer/Trainee is assisting the experienced nurses with the daily care of the seals. This includes but is not limited to preparing diets, treating wounds, sanitation of the facilities, following strict hygienic protocols. The minimum period requested is 6 weeks, with a maximum of 3 months. Longer staying applicants are preferred in this time. The SRRC offers food and full equipped accommodation for volunteers/trainees at the price of 75€/week (gas, electricity, water and Internet are included). All interested applicants should contact Vicky Stoneman (Head of Volunteers) at vicky@zeehondencreche.nl Sincerely yours, -- *Guillermo J. Sánchez Contreras* Veterinary Department Zeehondencrèche Lenie 't Hart Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre SRRC Hoofdstraat 94a 9968 AG Pieterburen The Netherlands Mobile phone: +31 (0)6 12 981176 Email: guillermo@zeehondencreche.nl Website: www.zeehondencreche.nl Website English: www.srrc.nl