Volunteer: Team Rat PackMinimum time requirement: 3 hours/week/same day includes holidays Agency: Operation Wildlife Minimum time requirement: 3 hours/week/same day includes holidays Agency: Operation Wildlife Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 66052 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Home Rehabilitation StaffAnimal lovers needed!!! Provide rehab assistance in your home in KANSAS. Volunteers are responsible for rearing orphaned wild babies utilizing OWL principals and manuals. Babies are returned to the main facility when they are weaned for hack out and further training (hunting, foraging skills, etc.). Work is busiest April through September. Training is provided. Per state regulations: 2 year apprenticeship at our main facility in Linwood KS. Minimum Time Requirement: Daily in your home Fnd out more and fill out an application at: http://www.owl-online.org/volunteerapp.html Agency: Operation Wildlife Animal lovers needed!!! Provide rehab assistance in your home in KANSAS. Volunteers are responsible for rearing orphaned wild babies utilizing OWL principals and manuals. Babies are returned to the main facility when they are weaned for hack out and further training (hunting, foraging skills, etc.). Work is busiest April through September. Training is provided. Per state regulations: 2 year apprenticeship at our main facility in Linwood KS. Minimum Time Requirement: Daily in your home Fnd out more and fill out an application at: http://www.owl-online.org/volunteerapp.html Agency: Operation Wildlife Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 66052 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Wildlife InternLooking for a valuable asset for your resume? Many Biology and Zoology students have interned with us and gone on to great careers (vet school, zookeeping, marine biology/aviculture, etc.)! Under supervision, interns work directly with the wild animals that we rehabilitate. Interns are deeply involved in every aspect of our wildlife clinic, from providing information to callers to performing field and lab work, the experience is invaluable and unforgettable. Internship positions are unpaid, however college credit is an option if you find a an advisor or professor to sponsor you. For a full listing of our requirements call or email Diane Johnson to receive an intern program package. 1. Fill out an application 2. A willingness to learn 3. The ability to follow directions 4. A minimum of 480 hours for college credit. You must find an advisor or professor to sponsor you. 5. Flexibility (our patients don't make appointments) 6. An article for our fall newsletter depicting your experiences and what you learned Minimum Time Requirement: 480 hours over several months Visit our website for more information and to fill out an online application: www.owl-online.org Agency: Operation Wildlife Looking for a valuable asset for your resume? Many Biology and Zoology students have interned with us and gone on to great careers (vet school, zookeeping, marine biology/aviculture, etc.)! Under supervision, interns work directly with the wild animals that we rehabilitate. Interns are deeply involved in every aspect of our wildlife clinic, from providing information to callers to performing field and lab work, the experience is invaluable and unforgettable. Internship positions are unpaid, however college credit is an option if you find a an advisor or professor to sponsor you. For a full listing of our requirements call or email Diane Johnson to receive an intern program package. 1. Fill out an application 2. A willingness to learn 3. The ability to follow directions 4. A minimum of 480 hours for college credit. You must find an advisor or professor to sponsor you. 5. Flexibility (our patients don't make appointments) 6. An article for our fall newsletter depicting your experiences and what you learned Minimum Time Requirement: 480 hours over several months Visit our website for more information and to fill out an online application: www.owl-online.org Agency: Operation Wildlife Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 66052 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Maintenance/GroundskeeperMaintenance/Groundskeeper. We're looking for volunteers that like the outdoors, are handy and want to contribute to the upkeep of our pens, trails and grounds. The position will be ongoing and weekly. May include mowing, weed eating, trimming, repairing pens, clearing trails, etc Please go to www.owl-online.org Click on Get Involved and go to volunteer to fill out an application. We're looking forward to meeting you! SKILLS Animal Care / Handling Habitat Restoration REQUIREMENTS Driver's License Needed Background Check Orientation or Training 4-6 hours per week Agency: Operation Wildlife Maintenance/Groundskeeper. We're looking for volunteers that like the outdoors, are handy and want to contribute to the upkeep of our pens, trails and grounds. The position will be ongoing and weekly. May include mowing, weed eating, trimming, repairing pens, clearing trails, etc Please go to www.owl-online.org Click on Get Involved and go to volunteer to fill out an application. We're looking forward to meeting you! SKILLS Animal Care / Handling Habitat Restoration REQUIREMENTS Driver's License Needed Background Check Orientation or Training 4-6 hours per week Agency: Operation Wildlife Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 66052 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Front Office VolunteerResponsibilities include answering phones and helping callers make the best possible choices with the animals that they’ve found. Requires studying and learning different species as well as the legalities involving wildlife in Kansas. Pleasant demeanor, patience & a willingness to help people are plusses for this position. Computer input, asking for donations & providing information about OWL to patrons, charting, filing, photocopying, shredding and triage involved at intake as well as housekeeping duties for the front office. The peak months are April through October. Training is provided. SKILLS Animal Care / Handling GOOD FOR Teens People 55+ REQUIREMENTS Driver's License Needed Must be at least 18 Orientation or Training Minimum Time Requirement: 8 hours/week/same day unless we can find someone to time share with you. We are open Monday through Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM , Saturday 8:30 AM – 3 PM Closed on Sundays. Agency: Operation Wildlife Responsibilities include answering phones and helping callers make the best possible choices with the animals that they’ve found. Requires studying and learning different species as well as the legalities involving wildlife in Kansas. Pleasant demeanor, patience & a willingness to help people are plusses for this position. Computer input, asking for donations & providing information about OWL to patrons, charting, filing, photocopying, shredding and triage involved at intake as well as housekeeping duties for the front office. The peak months are April through October. Training is provided. SKILLS Animal Care / Handling GOOD FOR Teens People 55+ REQUIREMENTS Driver's License Needed Must be at least 18 Orientation or Training Minimum Time Requirement: 8 hours/week/same day unless we can find someone to time share with you. We are open Monday through Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM , Saturday 8:30 AM – 3 PM Closed on Sundays. Agency: Operation Wildlife Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 66052 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Animal Support Assistant VolunteerThis is a perfect position for those that want to help but can’t commit to an 8 hour shift. Animal support assistants will be paired with a Facility Animal Care volunteer and assist with set up of habitat, caging, laundry, dishes, food prep, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc. The goal is to work as a team to complete animal care in a timely manner and provide support for the myriad of animals we serve. Work is busiest April-October. We currently have 2 shifts available. Dayshift 9 AM- 2 PM Night shift 5 PM - 10 PM Minimum Time Requirement: 4-5 hours/week SKILLS Animal Care / Handling GOOD FOR Teens People 55+ Group REQUIREMENTS Driver's License Needed Must be at least 16 Orientation or Training Minimum Time Requirement: 4-5 hours/week Agency: Operation Wildlife This is a perfect position for those that want to help but can’t commit to an 8 hour shift. Animal support assistants will be paired with a Facility Animal Care volunteer and assist with set up of habitat, caging, laundry, dishes, food prep, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc. The goal is to work as a team to complete animal care in a timely manner and provide support for the myriad of animals we serve. Work is busiest April-October. We currently have 2 shifts available. Dayshift 9 AM- 2 PM Night shift 5 PM - 10 PM Minimum Time Requirement: 4-5 hours/week SKILLS Animal Care / Handling GOOD FOR Teens People 55+ Group REQUIREMENTS Driver's License Needed Must be at least 16 Orientation or Training Minimum Time Requirement: 4-5 hours/week Agency: Operation Wildlife Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 66052 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Public Education PresenterMust be able to lift 30 lbs. Be responsible for set up of the program including tables, merchandise, information, perches, sandbags, kennels & program tubs. Follow protocol for safety, handling and care of our public education birds. Learn the programs & educate people about OWL during those programs. Clean up and restocking after the program. Be available for a variety of times both on weekdays and weekends - times vary depending on programs booked. Prerequisites for this position include volunteering as a public education assistant & working at the facility for 1 year and completing our bird handling course. Special consideration may be given to applicants that have experience at other facilities. SKILLS Environmental Education Animal Care / Handling GOOD FOR People 55+ REQUIREMENTS Driver's License Needed Must be at least 18 Orientation or Training . Prerequisites for this position include volunteering as a public education assistant & working at the facility for 1 year and completing our bird handling course. Special consideration may be given to applicants that have experience at other facilities Agency: Operation Wildlife Must be able to lift 30 lbs. Be responsible for set up of the program including tables, merchandise, information, perches, sandbags, kennels & program tubs. Follow protocol for safety, handling and care of our public education birds. Learn the programs & educate people about OWL during those programs. Clean up and restocking after the program. Be available for a variety of times both on weekdays and weekends - times vary depending on programs booked. Prerequisites for this position include volunteering as a public education assistant & working at the facility for 1 year and completing our bird handling course. Special consideration may be given to applicants that have experience at other facilities. SKILLS Environmental Education Animal Care / Handling GOOD FOR People 55+ REQUIREMENTS Driver's License Needed Must be at least 18 Orientation or Training . Prerequisites for this position include volunteering as a public education assistant & working at the facility for 1 year and completing our bird handling course. Special consideration may be given to applicants that have experience at other facilities Agency: Operation Wildlife Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 66052 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Facility Animal Care VolunteerAnimals lovers needed!!! Provide rehab assistance at the Main Facility, located at 23375 Guthrie Road in Linwood. Volunteers are responsible for most of the hands-on care the animals receive after they are triaged, and care instructions written. Responsible for cage cleaning, diet preparation, physical therapy, medication administration, habitat setup and general housekeeping duties. This position is also responsible for re-homing and retrieval of specific species. The peak months are April through October. Training is provided. We currently have 3 shifts available. The most demanding is the dayshift 8 AM - 4 PM except during baby season when the shift may be longer because of animal feedings. Swing shift 1 PM - 9 PM, Night shift 4 PM - Close (depends on number of animals currently in our system). SKILLS Animal Care / Handling GOOD FOR Teens People 55+ Group REQUIREMENTS Driver's License Needed Background Check Must be at least 18 Orientation or Training 4-8 hours per week Application, waiver, age affadavit, ethics code Agency: Operation Wildlife Animals lovers needed!!! Provide rehab assistance at the Main Facility, located at 23375 Guthrie Road in Linwood. Volunteers are responsible for most of the hands-on care the animals receive after they are triaged, and care instructions written. Responsible for cage cleaning, diet preparation, physical therapy, medication administration, habitat setup and general housekeeping duties. This position is also responsible for re-homing and retrieval of specific species. The peak months are April through October. Training is provided. We currently have 3 shifts available. The most demanding is the dayshift 8 AM - 4 PM except during baby season when the shift may be longer because of animal feedings. Swing shift 1 PM - 9 PM, Night shift 4 PM - Close (depends on number of animals currently in our system). SKILLS Animal Care / Handling GOOD FOR Teens People 55+ Group REQUIREMENTS Driver's License Needed Background Check Must be at least 18 Orientation or Training 4-8 hours per week Application, waiver, age affadavit, ethics code Agency: Operation Wildlife Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 66052 Allow Groups: No |