Volunteer at the Turtle Conservancy
ORGANIZATION: TURTLE CONSERVANCY
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Attention turtle enthusiasts! We currently have some volunteer positions open at the Turtle Conservancy’s conservation center in Ojai, California. We are looking for reliable individuals who have a positive attitude and who are passionate about animals and conservation! The Turtle Conservancy is looking for volunteers for the following categories:
Keeper's Aid: This is a wonderful opportunity for students and graduates in the biology field (or anyone who has a passion for turtles) to experience what it's like to be a keeper at the Turtle Conservancy! Volunteers need to be able to comfortably lift 50lbs. Tasks will include meal prep and feeding, enclosure maintenance, animal welfare and husbandry care. Many of the species we care for are critically endangered, so previous experience is preferred. Keeper's aids will go through orientation and additional training.
Museum Collection Assistant: The Turtle Conservancy is the proud curator of the Peter Pritchard Natural History Collection, which contains over 14,000 turtle specimens. Volunteers would have the opportunity to help in the curation and management of this museum collection. Responsibilities would be the following:
1. General organization on the skeletal and archive collection. Moving boxes, setting up shelves, and shuffling things around. We know this doesn't sound too interesting, but it is a necessary first step in making space to do more work with the collection. A lot of heavy things but it will be rewarding to get this space organized!
2. Fluid collection management. Increasing concentrations of alcohol in containers, relabeling. You get to see a lot of (dead) turtle species and there is a little chemistry involved.
We are looking for volunteers who can commit to 4 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months.
1 Shift
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Thu Oct 10, 2024
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08:30 AM to 04:30 PM PST
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Spots available: 5
We are open to volunteers year round, so there is no set start or end date. Please inquire and we can work with your schedule.
More opportunities with TURTLE CONSERVANCY
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About TURTLE CONSERVANCY
Location:
P.O. BOX 1289, OJAI, CA 93024, US
Mission Statement
The Turtle Conservancy is dedicated to protecting threatened turtles and tortoises and their habitats worldwide.
Description
The Turtle Conservancy envisions a world where all turtles and tortoises ultimately thrive in the wild. Our conservation center, located in Southern California's Ventura County, acts as an arc to protect over 30 species of turtles and tortoises. Turtle Conservancy also runs international field programs where we study and protect wild turtle populations and their ecosystems through land acquisition.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Ojai, CA 93023
DATE POSTED
October 10, 2024
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Environmental Education
- Animal Care / Handling
- Aquarium Maintenance
- Research
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months
- - Have a strong teamwork ethic and love for the outdoors including tolerance to heat, wildlife, and cactus. Can lift at least 50 pounds. Previous experience is desires but not required, above all, have a passion for turtles and conservation!