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18 people are interested
Bird Nursery Caretaker
ORGANIZATION: PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society)
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18 people are interested
Bird Nursery Caretakers support professional Rehabilitators in the daily care of wildlife patients. BNCs may gain experience in species identification and natural history, proper husbandry techniques, and basic animal handling.
Available May 1 - August 31
Duties
- Set up and clean animal enclosures
- Prepare diets (includes live insects)
- Dishes and general cleaning
- Hand feed nestling and juvenile songbirds
- Monitor bird health
Opportunities for Advancement
- Dedicated and experienced volunteers may be given the opportunity to learn advanced animal handling and medical skills
Schedule
- Volunteers must be able to commit to one regular, weekly shift for the entirety of the Baby Bird Nursery season (May thru August).
- Baby Bird Nursery shifts are available every day of the week:
- 8:00am - 1:00pm
- 1:00pm - 6:00pm
- 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Training
- New Volunteer Orientation
- Basic Skills Training
Ready to get started? Please fill out our online volunteer application here: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=808679722&OR=1
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About PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society)
Location:
15305 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98087, US
Mission Statement
PAWS is a champion for animals--rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife, sheltering and adopting homeless cats and dogs, and educating people to make a better world for animals and people.
Description
PAWS is people helping animals. We are the kind of people who delight in the company of an animal friend, who are awed by a majestic eagle in flight. Like you, we understand that animals enrich our lives. We also know they cannot speak for themselves and need protection. That is why PAWS brings together people like you to ensure animals are respected, safe and have a voice.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
15305 44th Ave WLynnwood, WA 98087
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2020
SKILLS
- Environmental Science
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veterinary
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One 4 or 5 hour shift per week for 3-4 months
- Volunteers must participate in the same shift every week