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Farm Animals Volunteers Needed at the WNC Nature Center!

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ORGANIZATION: Friends of the WNC Nature Center

  • 131 people are interested

Do you have hands-on experience working with animals and love the farm atmosphere? Are you great at interacting with the public? Then consider volunteering with the WNC Nature Center Farm Animals!

There is 1 available Farm Animal shift on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00.

Tasks Include:
- Working directly with the farm animals
- Keeping the area clean by sweeping up stool throughout the day
- Educating the public about goat, sheep, and donkey species
- Ensuring guests adhere to safety guidelines including using hand sanitizer and not climbing into the enclosure with the animals
- Volunteers are subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- Vocal Communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
- Visual acuity is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities

If you are interested, please email volunteers@wildwnc.org!

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About Friends of the WNC Nature Center

Location:

75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28805, US

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Friends of the Western North Carolina Nature Center is to create awareness and provide financial resources, through fundraising and events, in support of the Nature Center.

Description

We are a community group of committed individuals, businesses and grantors who together support the WNC Nature Center with vital funding to provide an enriching and educational experience for visitors and schoolchildren.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Animals, Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

75 Gashes Creek RoadAsheville, NC 28805

(35.579464,-82.49377)
 

DATE POSTED

April 3, 2024

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Public Speaking
  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Environmental Education
  • Farming

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • One shift a week for at least 6 months

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