Volunteers needed to assist in animal rescue and care, fundraising, and education at the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, in Fort Walton Beach in Florida, USA.
Located on 2.3 acres in Navarre, Florida, ECWR provides the community with a place to bring injured, sick or orphaned wildlife so that those animals can receive professional rehabilitative medical treatment and/or care before being released back into the wild. Their education centre gives visitors and students of all ages an opportunity to learn about native Florida fauna, their habitats, and the chance to see and learn about their ambassador animals. ECWR also has a trained stranding team that responds to stranded, injured, entangled or deceased marine mammals from the Alabama state line into Walton county and sea turtles in Okaloosa county.
Help ECWR in the best way possible. They have so many volunteering opportunities ranging from fundraising, education, animal care, and more!
To volunteer:
– 18 years or older
– Morning availability: volunteer shifts are from 8am-12pm (noon)
– Must commit to working 12 hours (three volunteer shifts) each month
– Must be willing and able to work outdoors in any Florida weather, but especially the typical high heat and humidity indexes
– This includes exposure to biting insects such as mosquitoes and flies
– Ability to withstand strong foul odors due to raw fish, animal faeces, and other substances you may encounter at the facility
– Ability to lift, push, and pull large loads of various materials
– Determination, perseverance, and resilience
Charitable Travel can help you plan your next trip to Florida and can tailor your stay to allow time for you to get involved in this project, which you will need to arrange directly via the link below.
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