VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT: Morning/Evening Feed and Clean Crew
WORKS WITH: Mostly independent position
LOCATION: Onsite – Myakka sanctuary
TIME COMMITMENT: 2-4 hours weekly
PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS and TRAINING:
- In- Person Shadowing
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Distribute food for multiple species of animals accurately
- Replenish & clean water of animals
- Muck Horse stalls
- Remove fecal and urine matter from walkways and animal housing
- General cleaning of walkways and pastures
- Observant and report potential health or behavioral issues to owners
- Willing to complete a task that needs to be done without being asked
- Other responsibilities as requested
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Other volunteers
- Sanctuary owners
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be capable of working outside doing strenuous tasks in Florida weather (rain or shine)
- Must be comfortable working alongside large animals such as horses, ponies and goats
- Must be comfortable working alongside small animals such as guinea pigs, variety of birds, and a variety of reptiles
- Should be capable of bending and stooping repetitively
- Should be capable of lifting 20-40 pound items with some assistance
