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Education-Ambassador Day Keeper (Inside)

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Purpose:  

The Ambassador Inside Day Keeper Volunteer will work with other volunteers and staff to complete the daily tasks required to care for education ambassadors at Nature’s Nursery and other miscellaneous tasks. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Clean and reset cages for all species of animals according to protocols 
  • Clean food and water dishes and replace with fresh food and water 
  • Basic household chores such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, washing laundry, dishes, etc. 
  • Wash food cups and refill with dry food  
  • Feed and clean feeder rodents and insects 
  • Enter animal care and make notes in RaptorMed chart regarding food intake, behavior, etc. 

Minimum Requirements: 

  • At least 18 years’ old 
  • Attend Volunteer Orientation and training once per year 
  • Able to read and follow directions 
  • Must work well with others as well as independently 
  • Comfortable with seeing/handling feeder rodents and other feeder animals, often cut up 
  • Able to handle harsh animal smells and cleaning products  
  • Able to bend, squat, and lift/carry 10-15lbs comfortably 
  • Basic computer skills 
  • Up to date Tetanus vaccination 
  • Rabies vaccination not necessary, but would be helpful 
  • Be willing to adopt, support, and communicate the mission of Nature’s Nursery 

Time Commitments: 

  • Available from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM at least once a week (subject to change) 
You must be 18 years old to volunteer at Nature’s Nursery. You may optionally provide other information if you choose.
You may optionally provide other information if you choose.
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Questions regarding this application should be directed to volunteer@natures-nursery.org. This application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be accepted.
I understand that information obtained through my work as a volunteer may be considered privileged or proprietary information of Nature’s Nursery. I agree to keep all such information confidential except to the extent disclosure of such information is expressly authorized and directed by an official of Nature’s Nursery. In particular, I agree to make no statements or release any information about Nature’s Nursery to any news media except as expressly authorized by Nature’s Nursery.
I understand that handling wildlife is potentially dangerous because they are wild animals whose actions are unpredictable regardless of past behavior. If I should elect to handle animals, I assume all risks of handling animals including, but not limited to, being bitten, clawed, or otherwise injured.
I understand that this application does not create a contract for my volunteer service. I understand that if accepted, I am obliged to comply with any and all current and subsequently adopted policies. I understand that if accepted, my volunteer service may be dismissed at any time for any reason, with or without notice. I understand that no person is authorized to change any of the terms mentioned in this application.

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