Wildlife Clinic Volunteer
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About the Role:​​

Each year the Center for Wildlife's busy medical clinic admits more than 2,000 patients across 190 local species. The Wildlife Clinic Volunteer is a vital role that provides essential wildlife patient support including meal prep and delivery, enclosure and facility cleaning, dishes, laundry, seasonal infant patient feeding, and much more. This is a very physical role for those who enjoy the satisfaction of rolling up their sleeves and getting a little dirty, and learning more about natural history and the wildlife that lives in our region.

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Time Commitment:​​

One, four-hour shift per week for a minimum of 5-6 months, with the option to return the following season or continue volunteering year-round

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​Age Requirement: 18+

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Skills:​​

• Highly dependable and punctual

• Willingness to participate in dirty jobs

• Ability to lift 50 pounds

• Respect for the needs of vulnerable wildlife patients, including a quiet and stress-free healing environment

• Ability to learn and adhere to protocols especially regarding medical and safety regulations

• Comfortable asking questions of staff or apprentices

• Ability to keep a cool head in uncomfortable or stressful situations