ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Needed: Wildlife animal caregivers
Organization: Aspen Valley Animal Sanctuary
Location: Rosseau, Muskoka / Parry Sound area, Ontario
Type: full-time volunteer positions with free shared accommodations are provided; you are responsible for your own meals

Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary was started in the early 1970s by a caring individual who wanted to help rehabilitate orphaned wildlife. Over 40 years later, Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary has grown in to a leader in wildlife rehabilitation.

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

To Apply:

https://www.aspenvalley.ca/volunteer

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