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Native Turtle Rehab Needs Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: CENTRAL MS TURTLE RESCUE
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Central MS Turtle Rescue (northern region) located in Southaven, MS is looking for volunteers 2-3 hours per week (or more if desired). Training is provided.
Duties include:
- feeding and watering the animals.
- medical care
- triage
- enrichment for ambassador species
- Food prep
- cage cleaning & watering
- running errands & picking up supplies
- fundraisers (planning & support)
- grant writer
- transporting & releases
- vet drop off and pick up
- general cleaning duties
10 Shifts
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Tue Apr 22, 2025
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11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Hours for training only
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Tue Apr 29, 2025
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11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Hours for training only
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Tue May 06, 2025
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11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Hours for training only
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Tue May 13, 2025
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11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Hours for training only
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Tue May 20, 2025
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11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Hours for training only
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Tue May 27, 2025
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11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Hours for training only
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Tue Jun 03, 2025
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11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Hours for training only
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Tue Jun 10, 2025
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11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Hours for training only
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Tue Jun 17, 2025
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11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Hours for training only
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Tue Jun 24, 2025
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11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 1
Hours for training only
More Shifts
More opportunities with CENTRAL MS TURTLE RESCUE
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About CENTRAL MS TURTLE RESCUE
Location:
159 HICKORY RIDGE RD, FLORENCE, MS 39073, US
Mission Statement
The Central MS Turtle Rescue provides rescue and rehabilitation for injured, sick, abused, neglected, or abandoned turtles and tortoises in Mississippi with the goal of releasing all rehabilitated native turtles back to their natural environment, while also educating the public about the importance of turtles and tortoises in our ecosystem, and the role humans play in their future.
Description
We are a state-licensed, federal 501C3 all-volunteer organization.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Community,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 10 shifts
WHERE
Southaven, MS 38671
(34.98373 ,-89.99068 )
DATE POSTED
March 27, 2025
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Animal Care / Handling
- Aquarium Maintenance
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 hours weekly
- Have a passion for conservation and native species & be available to commit to your weekly shift.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 5 - 5
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation