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2 people are interested
Volunteer Animal Care Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
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2 people are interested
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science seeks dedicated volunteers to assist and support us with our mission - to ignite a life-long passion for exploring, discovering, and valuing nature and science. The Animal Care Assistant supports the museum’s mission by helping care for the live animal collection, which is an integral part of the museum’s educational programming and outreach.
Summary: The Animal Care Assistant helps the museum’s animal care team with the care of the live animal collection, which hosts around 30 live animal ambassadors including lizards, snakes, birds, arthropods, and more!
Volunteer Responsibilities:
· Preparing and executing animal enrichment, including creating and arranging toys, providing safe and supervised exercise time, and researching new enrichment methods
· Preparing animal diets according to their predetermined dietary plans
· Maintaining animal enclosures and habitats, including light cleaning, substrate changes, and water changes, as needed
· Assessing supply needs for live animal ambassadors
· Keeping record of animal wellness, diet, and enclosure conditions
· Completing other animal care tasks, as needed
Qualifications:
· Must be at least 18 years old
· Experience caring for live animals
· Comfortable around animals of all kinds
· Willing and eager to learn about the care of reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, and birds
· Previous animal handling and husbandry experience desired, but not required
Time Commitment: Due to the training requirements of this volunteer role, the volunteer must be able to commit to at least one 4-hour shift per week for 6+ months. The volunteer may choose Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays, for their routinely scheduled volunteer shift.
Work Environment: The Animal Care Assistant will be working in the museum’s Public Engagement department. The volunteer must be comfortable around loud noises and the general public due to the nature of this volunteer position.
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To learn more about our other volunteer opportunities, please visit delmns.org/volunteer !
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About Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
Location:
4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807, US
Mission Statement
To investigate nature and science, preserve and interpret our collections, conduct scientific research, and inspire people of all ages to a lifetime of exploration and discovery.
Description
Formerly the Delaware Museum of Natural History, the museum was founded in 1957 and open to the public since 1972. The museum completed a major metamorphosis to its galleries and public spaces and reopened in May 2022.
Encouraging our visitors to explore and discover is at the core of what we do, whether it’s through exhibits, events, programs, or connecting with partnering organizations and scientists.
In our galleries, discover how nature connects us all through exploring dynamic and diverse ecosystems.
Educational programs include summer camp, school tours, community outreach visits, scout activities, and other initiatives.
Above our galleries are millions of scientific specimens serving as a record of biodiversity on Earth and as a resource for scientists all over the world. Our scientists curate and maintain the collections and conduct research.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4840 Kennett PikeWilmington, DE 19807
DATE POSTED
September 11, 2024
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours per week for 6+ months