Volunteers Needed
Hard work but so rewarding!
Our Shelter is occupied by several different species of native wildlife, (though primarily macropods) and we need to build a reliable team of wildlife volunteers.
If you are local, enthusiastic, caring, fit, hardworking and interested in animal welfare, please consider donating your time as an Our Haven Volunteer.
The work is hard, but the love returned by the animals knows no limits. You will become an integral part of our rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife. You will have new skills for your resume and Our Haven can provide you with a character and work reference.
Requirements
18+ years of age (insurance cover policy)
Must have own transport
Minimum six (6) months commitment
Willing to get your hands dirty
Loves Native Wildlife
Ability to follow strict routines
Prompt and reliable with good time management skills
Must be able to work well with others
Willing to sign our volunteer code of conduct agreement
Duties Include
Cleaning and maintaining enclosures
Providing clean fresh water daily
Providing clean, fresh hard-feeds daily
Preparing cut fruit and veggies
Keeping Weekly Supplies Inventory
Yard Maintenace and Repairs
Bottle Feeding Joeys
Following strict routines and upkeep to maintain our high-quality standards of care.
Help Needed: 8am - 3pm seven days a week, but you get to choose your own work days/hours in advance!
We do have facilities for the use of our Volunteers on-site including: a toilet, sink & eating area.
Interested?
Please apply with a letter of interest telling us about yourself, your interests and experience, (it’s okay if you don’t have experience with wildlife as we will train, we want to know your background).
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for hands-on experience with our native wildlife!
Send via direct message to our Facebook page or go to Contact Us here on our website.
Theresa Matthews
At Our Haven Wildlife Shelter, we do our best to physically look after as many kangaroos as we possibly can, it’s exhausting and financially overwhelming - but this is our calling.
Thank you for your love and support!
