Summary
Feeding volunteers prepare and deliver food to turtles in care. Diets consist of live worms, frozen-thawed fish, pellets, and leafy greens.
Location
Address
4-1434 Chemong Rd
Selwyn, Ontario K9J 6X2
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
Turtle Care volunteers help with the ongoing care (feeding/cleaning) of the injured turtles that are in the rehabilitation process at our centre. Often our turtle patients can spend up to a year in our care as they recover from their injuries. You must be at least 18 and be able to commit to one 3.5 hour shift per week for a minimum of three months.
Each of our turtle species requires a specialized diet to keep them healthy (and their injuries healing) while at the OTCC. Many of these volunteers also help out with turtle tank cleanings when an extra hand is needed. We rely on our wonderful “Feeder” volunteers to ensure that each turtle gets an appropriate balance of protein, fat, fiber, etc. in their diet. Our Feeders provide different combinations of earth worms, small fish, pellets, and leafy greens to our turtles!
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Minimum Age
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
Skills & Experience
Wildlife & Habitat Conservation Able to lift over 20 lbs Safety Training Able to stand & walk for long periods of time Data Entry Animal Care & Handling
Tags
wildlife compassionate turtle species at risk health and safety data animal
