Emergency Wildlife Rescue & Transport

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The objective of our Emergency Wildlife Rescue & Transport volunteer position is to provide on-demand emergency rescue and transport for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in Pinellas County with the ability to humanely capture and safely contain wildlife to transport to SPCA Tampa Bay.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have 2 years of driving experience
• Must be able to safely drive in all weather conditions
• Must pass a driving background screening
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and clean driving record
• Knowledge of wildlife preferred
• Comfortable working with a variety of wildlife species
• Knowledge of standard SPCA policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate and work well with the public, staff and other volunteers
• Pay a nonrefundable amount of $20 for volunteer gear & driving screen

Responsibilities:

• Be available to humanely capture and safely contain sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife
• Maintain communication with supervisor during pick up/drop off process
• Transport animals to SPCA Tampa Bay
• Professionally represent SPCA Tampa Bay at all times

Training:

• Complete telephone meet and greet with Volunteer Program Manager
• Complete onsite meeting with Intake Services Manager
• Complete and pass driving background screening

Physical Demands:

• Carry, kneel, bend, push, and pull
• Walk and stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds

Time Commitment:

• On call availability for 1 shift a week Sunday-Saturday: 7am-10am; 10am-1pm; 1pm-4pm; 4pm-7pm

Supervisor:

• Intake Supervisor

Location:

• Based out of Largo shelter
• Pick up locations throughout Tampa Bay