Animal Care Volunteer
Volunteer with Us
Basic Requirements
- 16 years of age or older.
- Commitment to orientation and training program.
- Ability to read and follow written and verbal instruction.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and be standing for long periods of time.
- Commitment to a minimum of 4 hours of service monthly.
- Respect for all safety and risk protocols.
- Be friendly and courteous to sanctuary guests.
- Share a passion for BPAS mission.
What to expect
- Assist with meal prep.
- Assist with basic housekeeping throughout the compound.
- Assist with Enrichment prep.
- After a minimum of 50 hours of service, many volunteers assist Lead Keepers with servicing small carnivores, reptiles, birds and field animals.
- At no point do volunteers have contact with the animals. Only highly trained Lead Keepers are allowed, and only for the medical care and well-being of the animal.
How to Apply
Complete volunteer pdf form and Email info@blackpine.org. Please put ‘volunteer’ in subject line of email.
