Wildlife Rehabilitation Caregivers

(Procyon Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre, Procyon Wildlife)

Position ID: V-ALL0024
Last Modified: 06 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 06 Aug 2024

Opportunity Details: Wildlife Rehabilitation Caregivers

Contact Linda Moores, Volunteer Coordinator and Director of the Board, Procyon Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre; Phone: 905-729-0033; Email: info@procyonwildlife.com
Duties

This is a wonderful hands-on opportunity to learn about our native wild animals. Procyon Wildlife counts on volunteer animal caregivers to carry out the essential duties that allow orphaned and injured animals to return to the wild. If you are able to commit once a week, you will find this very rewarding! 

      The duties of this ongoing volunteer position involve: 
  • Preparing food for, and feeding animals of all ages, cleaning cages 
  • Observing animal behaviour and condition, and record keeping 
  • Housekeeping such as laundry, washing dishes, cleaning counters, floors, and equipment, and light yard work
More Info Link www.procyonwildlife.com
Benefits Gain an appreciation of the importance native wildlife and gain animal care skills
Clients Interacting with members of the public and work as a team with fellow volunteers
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Animal Services ; Nature / Environment ; Student Placement
Skills/Experience Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Specialized skills can be acquired on the job
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) ; Our volunteers must be able to commit to attending their animal care shift EVERY week (and find a replacement for occasional absences).
Interaction Level Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 5 / Week
Accessibility Not Accessible
Location Beeton
Number of Positions Alliston ; Barrie ; Beeton ; Bolton ; Bradford ; New Tecumseth ; Newmarket ; Orangeville ; Schomberg ; Simcoe County 
 
100 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation Car required ; Volunteer is responsible for own transportation
Police Check Not Required
Additional Requirements Access to Email
Start Date On or after 06 Aug 2024

Agency Details: Procyon Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre, Procyon Wildlife

Office Phone 905-729-0033
E-Mail info@procyonwildlife.com
Website www.procyonwildlife.com
Address & Map
6441 7th Line
Beeton, ON
Canada L0G 1A0
 
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Mailing Address 6441 7th Line 
Beeton, ON 
Canada L0G 1A0