We welcome volunteers who share the spirit of giving and helping others

Do you want to meet like-minded people who share your values of compassion? Do you want to improve the quality of life for other beings? Do you want to give back to a cause you believe in? If you answered yes to any of the above, join the Fauna volunteer team!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Cleaning Assistants - Monday or Thursday

At this time we need volunteers to assist Monday or Thursday 9:00 am -12:00 pm with cleaning enclosures, preparing enrichment, and doing laundry, general maintenance and housekeeping. Volunteers do NOT interact with the chimpanzees. Safety is our priority to keep our residents safe. The work is physical demanding and difficult.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Strong observation skills
Physical stamina for heavy lifting and cleaning
patience
the ability to
- work safely around large, powerful chimpanzees.
- carry loads over 9 kilos,
- climb stairs,
- follow directions
- work around loud noises
- be aware of nonverbal behavior
Have no expectations of interactions with the chimpanzees
Age 18 years or older
Complete the volunteer application form
Must have a current tetanus vaccination and TB test (results negative within last year) when training begins
Sign a liability release
Demonstrate an understanding of our training manual
Commit to at least one 3-hour shift per month for a minimum of 6 months.
Availability Monday or Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.