Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary operates a dynamic international volunteer program. The Volunteer Program Coordinator will assist the Programs Manager to implement and develop this program and provide high standards of animal welfare to all animals in our care. The role requires a minimum six (6) month commitment. A monthly salary of $400 is provided as well as food and on-site accommodation. The Volunteer Program Coordinator will need to pay for own flight/travel arrangement and travel insurance.
Job Description:
Coordinate the volunteer booking system, which includes:
Organize volunteer bookings and answer booking enquiries
Organize volunteer arrival, departure and accommodation schedules
Organize arrival and departure transport arrangements
Organize volunteer recreational activities including transport
? Coordinate the daily volunteer program, which includes:
Prepare volunteer accommodation
Induction of new volunteers
Train volunteers with daily work activities
Prepare weekly volunteer work schedule
Prepare weekly volunteer social and educational activity schedule
Supervise internship/research students
Participate in educating volunteers on animal welfare, enrichment and best practice
Take volunteers on local excursions, social activities and educational tripsAssess and provision for individual volunteer needs, emergency medical conditions etc.
Assist with record keeping and health and safety management ? Assist with animal and volunteer supply ordering
Assist with the organization social media, marketing and administration needs
? Supervise volunteers to carry out their daily duties, which include:
Preparing food and feeding animals
Cleaning and maintaining enclosures
Collecting, creating and providing environmental enrichment items
Assisting with enclosure design and construction
Grounds maintenance
Assisting with public tours and education sessions
Preparing educational materials;
Assisting with clinical operations (dependent on skills/qualifications)
Assist with data collection and research (dependent on skills/qualifications)
Assisting with marketing, social media, fundraising and community events
You will also be required to assist with other activities, which include:
? Conduct guided sanctuary tours ? Administration tasks ? Orphan care
Person Specification:
This position requires an outgoing individual who is well organized, proactive, adaptable and reliable.
Fluency in English, excellent communication skills, conversational Spanish, a valid manual driving license and experience supervising volunteers are essential.
Experience working with captive wildlife or wildlife in rehabilitation is desirable.