Nursery Support - Apply Now for Summer Season
WILDLIFE NURSERY SUPPORT VOLUNTEER
No Openings Until April/May - You May Apply Now to Reserve Your Spot for Upcoming Season
The Wildlife Nursery Support Volunteer helps feed, clean, and assist in the treatments of our younger and orphaned wild animal patients both in our nursery and some outdoor cages. Volunteer must follow and adhere to all safety protocols.
Duties
- Clean and effectively sanitize animal cages.
- Set up habitats for animal.
- Feed animals’ daily diets and treatments as instructed by shelter staff.
- Assist with dishes and laundry.
- Restock and organize necessary supplies as needed.
Shift Time:
This position is only from April/May through August/September.
Daily Shifts from 9am-12pm, 1pm-3pm and 5pm-6:30pm
Open Shifts:
- This is a seasonal opportunity – Volunteers are scheduled from Mid-April/Early May until September/October
Morning Shifts:
- From 9am-12pm Daily
Afternoon Shifts:
- From 1pm-3pm Daily
Evening Shifts:
- From 5pm-6:30pm Daily
Skills Needed
Volunteers must be detailed-oriented and committed to reducing the chances of disease transmission. This is a physical position and volunteers must be comfortable walking, bending, squatting, scrubbing and moving cleaning equipment from one area to another for the duration of the shift, both inside and outdoors. Volunteers must have the ability to follow directions, read, write and effectively communicate with staff and other volunteers.
Required Training
- Interview with Volunteer Coordinator
- Tour of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
- Wildlife Volunteer & Intern Handbook & Waivers – Online Training
- Milwaukee Volunteer Handbook & Waivers – Online Training
- People Centered Philosophy – Online Training
- WL – Laundry - Online Training Module
- WL – Dishwashing - Online Training Module
- WL - Minimizing Stress in Captive Wildlife – Online Training Module
- One on One In-Person Training Sessions with staff or a veteran volunteer
Commitment/Age Requirement
Summer commitment required.
Must be at least 16 years old.
