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77 people are interested
Help Save Animals- Wildlife Handler
ORGANIZATION: Woodlands Wildlife Refuge, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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77 people are interested
HANDLERS: Working hands-on with the animals, handling and feeding on a regular basis from their infancy to release. Every handler receives the same training regardless of previous experience and advances in skill each season. Other duties include, but are not limited to, cleaning cages, preparing food, dishes, laundry and other regular shift chores.
Primary Handler: Time requirement* - 4 hour shift twice a week totaling 8 hours a week. This opportunity is for the serious volunteer who has time, flexibility and wishes to learn the most about wildlife and rehabilitation. Note:Pre-exposure rabies vaccination is the volunteer’s responsibility and recommended for everyone.
Secondary Handler: Time requirement* - 6 hour shift once a week. This opportunity is limited to non- critical animals and non-rabies vector species.
Thank you so much for your interest in our Volunteer Program!
The next step is to visit our website at http://woodlandswildlife.org/VolunteerInfo.htm where you can view our volunteer descriptions and fill out an application. You may download the application and email it to wildlife_rehab@yahoo.com. Please let us know if you would prefer receiving a hard copy of our volunteer opportunities via mail instead, and the application may be mailed or faxed back. Once we have received your application, we will review it and notify you of the next upcoming Volunteer Orientation. The Volunteer Orientation serves as a general introduction to Woodlands Wildlife Refuge and an information session regarding your duties as a volunteer. Please call Melissa at 908-730-8300 ext 6 with any questions.
Attending 1 orientation is required. Application and $5 donation must be sent to reserve your spot prior to orientation. The $5 donation is required with your application to reserve your spot and offset costs.
More opportunities with Woodlands Wildlife Refuge, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Woodlands Wildlife Refuge, Inc.
Location:
676 County Road 513, Pittstown, NJ 08867, US
Mission Statement
To receive, rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned native wildlife.
To educate people about wild animal habits and habitats.
To protect and create natural environments where people and animals exist in harmony.
Description
Since 1986 Woodlands has been dedicated to the care and release of orphaned and injured wild animals. Our goal is the release of these animals back to their natural habitats as well functioning wildlife. Woodlands is also dedicated to providing education to the general public regarding our wild neighbor's habits and habitats. As a 501c3 charitable organization, Woodlands depends on the generosity of others.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
676 county road 513Pittstown, NJ 08867
DATE POSTED
January 12, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 6 -8 hrs / week