Wildlife Hospital Volunteer Program

ANIMAL AMBULANCE VOLUNTEER

Our volunteer-manned ambulance is essential in the transport of wildlife to and from our hospital. We operate two volunteer ambulances Monday – Friday and one ambulance on weekends.

Tasks include:

• Collecting contained injured wildlife from vet clinics and members of the public, delivering animals to wildlife carers and releasing or reuniting wildlife
• Restocking the vehicle and conducting general cleaning of the vehicle after daily use
• Driving the ambulance safely, efficiently and courteously at all times
• Interacting with members of the public, fellow volunteers, veterinary staff and wildlife carers

Selection criteria:

• Must hold a current Australian driver’s license and represent the Wildlife Hospital in a positive and professional manner at all times
• Commitment to following road rules and ability to follow instructions efficiently
• Understanding that you will be operating the ambulance alongside another volunteer and a willing to alternate between driving and being the passenger
• Proficiency in the use of maps and mobile phones
• Familiarity with the Gold Coast is highly desirable
• Understanding that some of the wildlife you collect may be injured and critical
• Willing to learn basic wildlife handling skills
• Physically capable of carrying loads up to 5kg

Volunteer shifts

Monday to Sunday 9am to 3pm (Ambulance 1) and 10am to 4pm (Ambulance 2), 1 day a week for at least 6-months. 

Please note that finish times may be flexible depending on the workload.