Primate/Monkey Husbandry Volunteer
(Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary)
Opportunity Details: Primate/Monkey Husbandry Volunteer
| Contact | Daina, Executive Director, Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary; Phone: 416-816-4800; Email: Sbfpsanctuary@gmail.com |
| Duties | Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary is the only monkey sanctuary in Canada. We are verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Volunteer tasks include indoor and outdoor enclosure cleaning * preparing dinners, food enrichment and treats for the moneys * If skilled, carpentry projects, such as building monkey sleep boxes, creating structural enrichment and assisting with facilities maintenance * If you are unable to join us on-site, there are other volunteer opportunities to assist with fundraising, campaigns and outreach. Retirees welcomed! |
| More Info Link | www.storybookmonkeys.org/volunteering.htm |
| Benefits | Provide enrichment and comfortable surroundings for monkeys |
| Ages | 16 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Men ; Women ; Couples ; Groups ; Individuals ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Physical labour – it’s a sanctuary, be prepared to work hard and get dirty |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 8 / Month |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Afternoon Tuesday: Afternoon Wednesday: Afternoon Thursday: Afternoon Friday: Afternoon Saturday: Afternoon Sunday: Afternoon |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Location | Sunderland/Cannington Ontario |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Beaverton ; Bowmanville ; Brock ; Brooklin ; Cannington ; Durham Region ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 6 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Volunteers trained on preventative measures and risks associated with zoonoses |
| Transportation | Car required ; Volunteers will need to have transportation to the sanctuary, as it is in the countryside (about 1 hour north of Toronto). Many people commute regularly from surrounding cities, so we can try to accommodate your needs through carpooling if necessary. |
| Police Check | Not Required |
Agency Details: Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary
| Office Phone | 416-816-4800 |
| Website | storybookmonkeys.org |
