Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking full-time Animal Caregiver volunteers
Job purpose
- Full-time position, providing exceptional quality care and enrichment for injured and orphaned wildlife
- To carefully follow and adhere to established protocols and processes giving wildlife the best possible chance to return to the wild
- Animal advocates who contribute as part of a broader team in a safe place where we come together to learn and understand living with wildlife
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide fresh water and food as per the feeding schedule
- Food preparation that includes handling of raw animal meat, preparing formula, cutting fruits and vegetables, and measuring/weighing food portions
- Hand and tube feeding, mostly during orphaned wildlife baby season
- Maintain health and feeding records for animals in the rehabilitation program
- Immediate reporting of any observed changes in animal behavior and/or health to staff
- Clean indoor cages such as disinfecting, replacing bedding, etc
- Preparing enrichment for animals in outdoor pre-release enclosures
- Wash and disinfect food prep areas, dishes, bottles, and syringes
- Assist with animal intake
- Help with transfer / release of animals into the wild, as required
- Contribute to wildlife enclosure enrichment
- Closely adhere to all policies, protocols and proceses
- Complete daily sundry duties as assigned ie: sweep and mop floors, garbage removal, cleaning volunteer bathrooms and common rooms or other cleaning and organizing tasks
- Attend weekly team meetings
Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Up to date Rabies vaccinations; tetanus vaccination highly recommended
- Covid-19 double vaccines are mandatory
- Experience in hand and tube feeding an asset
- Strong communication skills both oral and written (English)
- Mature, reliable, and conscientious with commitment to quality
- Ability to take initiative to complete tasks without having to be asked
- Able to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting
- Comfortable in building relationships with new people and cohabitating in close quarters with fellow teammates
Working conditions
- Fast paced environment with various animal care situations
- Able to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude and calm demure
- Always working within a broader team, living on site with same individuals
- Able to work outdoors regardless of the weather conditions
- Free shared accommodations are provided; you are responsible for your own meals
- Comfortable working in remote area; nearest town is 40km away
- Minimum 4 consecutive weeks of service; except for baby season from mid-April to mid-July where 8 consecutive weeks of service is required
- Shifts are scheduled on a rotating basis 5 days a week; 2 days off may not be back-to-back
- Flexibility in working evenings and weekends or as required
Training
- Policy and Procedures are provided prior to arrival
- Wildlife Rehab study sheets
- General Orientation
- Provided by team lead or staff
- Ongoing support as required
Go to https://www.aspenvalley.ca/volunteer to apply