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36 people are interested
Farm Animal Caretaker
ORGANIZATION: Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut
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36 people are interested
Welcome to the Environmental Learning Center of Connecticut!- "Inspiring an appreciation for, and enjoyment of nature, through education and conservation, fostering a healthy environment and an improved quality of life".
We are looking for responsible animal lovers to assist with the care of our Farm Animals. Indian Rock Nature Preserve is the educational component of Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, and showcases a demonstration farm with sheep, cow, pig, chicken and turkey. IRNP is looking for volunteers age 14 and up to help care for our animals which would include offering food and fresh water daily, cleaning stalls and pens and enrichment. Volunteer hours can be used for educational requirements for SAE and community service.
WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR the Weekday MORNING (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and EVENING SHIFT (Tuesday). The timeframe that you are here is flexible.
2 Shifts
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evening /
05:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST
The evening animal care shift includes closing the farm. The time which you are here is flexible.
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morning /
07:00 AM to 09:00 AM EST
Morning Animal Farm Care includes opening the Indian Rock Education Farm. The timeframe that you are here is flexible.
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut
Location:
501 WOLCOTT RD, BRISTOL, CT 06010, US
Mission Statement
"Inspiring an appreciation for, and enjoyment of nature, through education and conservation, fostering a healthy environment and an improved quality of life".
Description
Environmental Learning Center of Connecticut, ELCCT, offers a diversity of hands-on experiential programs using a variety of resources and facilities. Our programs are offered at the Barnes Nature Center, Indian Rock Nature Preserve and in the schools of Connecticut. We annually provided our environmental educational programs to over 25,000 children and families from over 70 Connecticut communities! In addition to our education programs, ELCCT also serves as a land trust and has protected over 750 acres of land in Bristol and Burlington, Connecticut. We encourage you to get involved.
Join a program, visit our facilities, make a contribution, become a volunteer. Learn what nature and ELCCT has to offer.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Community,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
Indian Rock Nature Preserve501 Wolcott RoadBristol, CT 06010
(41.648506 ,-72.96078 )
DATE POSTED
January 4, 2024
SKILLS
- Farming
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- One day weekly for approximately 1.5-2 hours