Wild Paws General Onsite Volunteer

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Mission: To rescue and provide a safe habitat for displaced wild animals while promoting coexistence and preservation of their ecosystems.

Purpose: Onsite Volunteer is responsible for lead-assigned tasks on days of volunteering. Tasks may include on-site general maintenance, habitat building, cleaning, grounds-keeping and other assignments. Group Volunteer Days as well as solo projects.

Location: Onsite at Wild Paws Midwest Animal Sanctuary

Key Responsibilities:

• We work outside year round therefore must have appropriate work clothing for any weather, hot or cold, including work gloves and boots; does not mind getting dirty
• Willing to learn new skills and/or be trained on various tools
• Manual labor - should be able to lift at least 30 pounds
• Must provide own transportation
• Pleasant manner, stamina, flexibility, dependability; willingness to follow Project Lead’s instruction
• Knowing your own limitations and being honest about what you can and cannot physically do (i.e. lifting or working on a ladder)
• Training will be provided, as well as all tools and equipment; Project Lead will be available for questions and assistance throughout the duration of the day

Qualifications:

• Interest in wildlife species and conservation and rescue, sustaining the environment, and education of the public
• Solid communication skills
• Knowledge of tools a plus, but not required
• Interest in building a home for life for displaced wildlife

Time Commitment: minimum 1 day per month preferred

Dress Code: Outdoor work clothes that can get dirty. Proper attire for weather (i.e. rain gear, snow boots, gloves.) No open toe sandals or flip flops. No dangling jewelry or anything that can fall off into an enclosure area or on grounds. Preferred no perfume/cologne/body spray should be worn.