DONATIONS
Care does no come cheep. It is not easy to get people to donate
to a facility that is not open to the public full time. Many of
the animals in our care have had very stressful or traumatic lives.
We strive to keep our environment as quiet and tranquil as possible.
Most of our animals will never experience true freedom but we put
forth our best efforts to give them the best life possible.
We receive no State or Federal funding and we survive strictly
on the generosity of animal lovers like you who understand the importance
of our causethe Animals.
CLICK
HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR DONATIONS PROGRAM AND FUN WAYS YOU
CAN CONTRIBUTE TO OUR CAUSE!
"I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights. That
is the way of a whole human being." Abraham Lincoln
VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM
Congratulations, you have decided to become a volunteer! This will
be the most rewarding experience you will ever have and we look
forward to having you join our team.
Our facility is very expensive to maintain and we rely heavily on
active volunteer participation to offset some of the costs. You
will have the opportunity to advance through many levels of training
but the initial stage will not include hands-on contact with the
animals.
Initial duties will include cleaning rehab cages, sorting and cutting
produce, cleaning the kitchen, stocking bins, serving as tour back-ups,
etc.
Your moving on to advanced duties, which will involve your being
near the animals, will depend upon the head keeper's evaluation
of your knowledge, dedication, attendence and attention safety issues.
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Volunteer
Requirements:
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Must
be at least 18 years old or be accompanied by an adult
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Must
attend a volunteer orientation
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Must
have a set schedule minimum 2 hours
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4)
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No
taking photos or videos during volunteer time
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5)
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Must
follow all rules or leave immediately when asked
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6)
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Must
follow a dress code: closed toe hard shoes, long form fitting
pants. We suggest that you bring extra cloths, as you will
get wet and dirty.
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Any
changes in your schedule must be arranged in advance, as we
will be holding work for you that someone else will have to
do if you are unable to attend.
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No
running, teasing animals or horseplay allowed on the facility.
You must also drive very slow, as animals are walking around
the grounds.
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9)
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If
feeling sick, please do not come! Animals are susceptable
to our illnesses!
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Volunteers With Special Skills Needed
While we will gladly train any competent person to volunteer at
our facility, we are actively seeking persons with special skills
and knowledge, such as:
Construction and repair of enclosures
Construction and repair of enrichment items
Enrichment logging and designs
Construction of feed and housing boxes
Animal record keeping
Computer skills
Artistic skills
Knowledge of animal dietary needs
Care of neonates and wildlife
Research on animal behavior and needs