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185 people are interested
Docent
ORGANIZATION: Wildlife Waystation
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185 people are interested
Wildlife Waystation wants you to become a docent for our guided animal tours! Docents are our most valuable ambassadors to the public when people come to visit. Most tours are offered on Saturdays for groups of approximately 10 persons. However, there are often opportunities for tours during weekday business hours and occasional evenings. Wildlife Waystation also hosts tours for special events monthly. Docents have the special opportunity to inspire guests and share the mission of our work while telling the stories of our animal residents. If you’re outgoing and love learning facts about animals, then this is for you!
Our Docent Program is specialized and organized separately from our other volunteer orientation program. Requirements include:
§ You must be at least 18 years of age.
§ You must complete the Docent Training Program. The Docent Training Program includes:
o Wildlife Waystation’s Orientation Class offered 9am-11:45 am the 2 nd Saturday of every month
o S pecialized Docent Training Class to review tour materials
o Shadow tours with current docents while acting as safety back-up
o Final walk-through review of our facility with a current docent to make sure you’re ready to lead!
§ There is a non-refundable $25 fee to sign up for the program
§ Required to guide at least one 90 minute tour group per month
More opportunities with Wildlife Waystation
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About Wildlife Waystation
Location:
14831 Little Tujunga Canyon Road, Angeles National Forest, CA 91342, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Wildlife Waystation is to rescue and provide sanctuary for native and exotic wildlife both nationally and internationally.
Description
Wildlife Waystation was founded by Martine Colette in 1965 and incorporated in 1976, the Wildlife Waystation is located on 160 acres in the Angeles National Forest in Southern California. Helping care for over 400 exotic animals 24 hours a day is exciting and rewarding. To become a volunteer you must initially go through orientation, go to our website and fill out the application. https://wildlifewaystation.worldsecuresystems.com/deeds/volunteerThe volunteer orientation is usually held on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 to Noon.
Since 1976, WW has helped more than 76,000 abused, abandoned, orphaned, and injured animals. These include Siberian and Bengal tigers, lions, leopards, ligers, jaguars, mountain lions, wolves, coyotes, camels, primates, hyenas, bears, foxes, reptiles, exotic birds, birds of prey, and more.
WW receives no funding from federal, state, or local governments, but is supported solely by private donations, foundation and corporate grants, bequests and animal sponsorships. The sanctuary is staffed 24 hours-a-day, 7 days a week by a professional staff and highly trained and dedicated volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
14831 Little Tujunga Canyon RoadSylmar, CA 91342
DATE POSTED
April 19, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least one tour a month, approximately 1-2 hours.
- You must be at least 18 years of age. Must complete Docent training.