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Rehab-Outside Keeper Volunteer-Year Round Position Jobs in Louisville, USA at Nature’s Nursery
Position: Rehab-Outside Day Keeper Volunteer-Year Round Position
Rehab-Outside Day Keeper Volunteer-Year Round Position
Purpose:
The Outside Day Keeper Volunteer will work with other volunteers and staff to complete the daily tasks required to care for rehab animals and Ambassadors at in the outside enclosures at Nature’s Nursery (currently working out of two locations).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clean food and water dishes and replace with fresh food and water
- Wash food cups and refill with dry food
- Clean enclosures of waste and replace with fresh food and water according to protocol
- Hose down waterfowl enclosures as well as drain and refill pond/pools as needed
- Dress for elements and protect self from sun or cold depending on season
- Make sure all animals are accounted for in each enclosure
- Communicate with staff on anything noticed to ensure animals well-being
- Enter animal care and make notes in Raptor Med chart regarding food intake, behavior, etc.
- Notify staff of any animal issues
- 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 10-15lbs comfortably
- Basic computer skills
- Rabies vaccination not necessary, but would be helpful (insurances usually do not pay for it)
- Be willing to adopt, support, and communicate the mission of Nature’s Nursery
Time Commitments:
- Busy Season Shift (May-September/October) 8:30-12:30 at two locations
- Off-Season Shift (November-April) 10:00-2:00
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Title: Rehab-Outside Keeper Volunteer-Year Round Position
Company: Nature’s Nursery
Location: Louisville, USA
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