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38 people are interested
Animal Care Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
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38 people are interested
The Animal Care Volunteer will follow established protocol to complete daily care tasks for the center's captive animal collection. The Nature Center has a collection of approximately 30 native and exotic animals including reptiles and amphibians. Tasks include regular feeding, occasional cleaning, enrichment, and keeping detailed records. Thorough animal care will take about 2 hours to complete. Volunteer must be at least 16 years old and must be willing to volunteer a minimum of 8 hours/month.
Prospective volunteers will be interviewed and training is required. Adults must complete a background
investigation (no cost).
Nature Center Website: https://www.alexandriava.gov/NatureCenter
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About Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
Location:
5750 Sanger Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311, US
Mission Statement
To provide quality nature-based interpretive programs and services for City of Alexandria residents and aid in the management, conservation, and protection of Alexandria’s natural resources through informative recommendations and conservation projects.
Description
The Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center offers a variety of nature-based interpretive programs and services for City residents. Programming is conducted on a citywide basis by a small staff of professionally trained Naturalists. The Nature Center also contains interpretive exhibits on the natural history of the local area, with a focus on Dora Kelley Nature Park.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5750 Sanger AvenueAlexandria, VA 22311
DATE POSTED
February 27, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veterinary
- Public Speaking
- Multi-Tasking
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 8 hours per month