GoodWork Environmental Jobs · 16 hours ago
Field Crew
Marion County, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $19/hrGoodWork Environmental Jobs is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator for the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. The role involves coordinating the in-centre volunteer program, managing animal care tasks, and overseeing the volunteer foster program to ensure effective operations and volunteer engagement.
Environmental Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinate in-centre volunteer program
Contribute to animal care
Monitor the organization’s volunteer needs
Coordinate the recruitment, screening and selection of animal care and other volunteers
Maintain volunteer resources, position descriptions and manuals
Coordinate volunteer scheduling
Train and mentor staff and volunteers through group and individual sessions
Conduct volunteer reviews and feedback
Coordinate volunteer communications and inquiries
Coordinate and improve volunteer retention through recognition, events, conflict resolution, regular communications and relationship building
Research and coordinate community, group and business volunteer opportunities
Evaluate the volunteer program, and prepare statistics and reports
Coordinate volunteer email, database and records
Coordinate volunteer foster program
Monitor/track animals available for foster
Coordinate the recruitment, screening and selection of foster volunteers
Train fosters and provide ongoing support
Coordinate and conduct foster site visits
Transport animals, caging and supplies to fosters as required
Maintain foster records and supplies inventory
Animal Care
Monitor animal health
Respond to animal emergencies
Administer medications and other treatments
Attend to sick or priority cases
Regularly take and upload photos and videos of wildlife patients
Other related duties
Qualification
Required
experience in wildlife rehabilitation
enrollment in a post-secondary institution in veterinary or animal-related studies
experience in public speaking and presenting to groups
previous training or leadership experience
experience in supervising staff or volunteers an asset
valid driver's license and access to a vehicle (there is no public transit to our facility in North Gower)
proof of double Covid vaccination, tetanus vaccination within the last 10 years, and rabies vaccination within the past 2 years or proof of adequate titre levels
proven verbal and written English communications skills
exceptional planning, organizing and problem-solving skills
ability to meet tight and evolving deadlines, through the use of strong organizational and time management skills
exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills, and the ability to motivate others
ability to thrive and remain calm in a high-energy, challenging environment
ability to set priorities and work under pressure
ability to work independently under little supervision once trained
ability to meet physical demands of the job, such as heavy lifting and working outdoors in all kinds of weather
Benefits
A limited number of shared, on-site accommodations are available for out-of-town applicants.
Company
GoodWork Environmental Jobs
GoodWork is Canada's largest community of environmental changemakers, sustainability professionals, job seekers and volunteers, since 2001.
Founded in 2001
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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