Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care - Volunteer Training
Thank you for your interest in supporting our Wildlife Ambassadors! Five Rivers MetroParks Wildlife ambassadors are rescued animals that are unable to be released into the wild. With the help of volunteers like you, our Wildlife Ambassador animals share the agency's conservation message with the public at a variety of programs, events, and community presentations.
Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care Volunteers assist with the daily care of these animals at our Twin Valley Welcome Center including cleaning animal enclosures, socializing, and providing the animals with fresh food and water. All new Wildlife Ambassador volunteers begin with animal care. Additional opportunities for Wildlife Ambassadors include Wildlife Ambassador Program Support and Outreach.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? This opportunity is open to individual long-term volunteers ages 18 and up, who have completed their volunteer onboarding qualifications (Volunteer Handbook Signature, Completed Volunteer Profile), and an eligible background check. Volunteers must be able to commit to at least 2 animal care shifts per month. Family volunteers with youth ages 9 and up may be considered. New to MetroParks volunteering? Click here to learn more about how to become a volunteer!
GET STARTED!
Step 1: Watch the Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care Training Video below:
Step 2: Click this link to review the Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care Handbook.
Step 3: Complete the Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care Quiz below:
Step 4: Complete an In-Person New Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care Training.
Once you have completed the steps above, you will be invited to attend an upcoming New Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care Volunteer training. In-person trainings are offered annually based on the need. Visit the Training and Events page to view upcoming dates and RSVP.
Once you have completed both your online and in-person training, you will be eligible to sign up for Shadow Experience shifts for the Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care opportunity. During your in-person shadow experience, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn expectations of the role, practice and demonstrate required tasks, and get comfortable working alongside qualified volunteers and staff. View the skills you will be working on during these Shadow Experiences here.
Once your Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care qualifications are complete, you can begin signing up for opportunities!
Want to Branch Out?
Want to explore other ways to get involved? There are many volunteer opportunities across MetroParks that offer similar experiences, skills, or ways to make an impact.
Exploring multiple opportunities is a great way to stay involved, build new skills, and experience different parts of the parks!
Have questions?
Reach out to the Volunteer Services team at volunteer.services@metroparks.org or 937-275-7275 and ask to speak with a Volunteer Coordinator. You can also join us at a Volunteer Open House, an in-person opportunity to learn more about volunteering with Five Rivers MetroParks.
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