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| About the Position | |
| Riverwood Conservancy (The) The Riverwood Conservancy, Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga, ON, Canada Mississauga, Brampton | |
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● Cares for 3 aquariums with Fish, Red-eared Slider turtles and Fire-Bellied Toads ● Prepares food and feeds the animals ● Observes and recognizes medical conditions that may require treatment, and promptly reports those conditions to staff ● Treats animals with topical medications ● Promptly reports all non-functional equipment to the staff ● Cleans aquarium glass, water, substrate and filtration systems ● Maintains aquarium water levels and performs simple water quality tests ● Maintains a clean and organized area to facilitate a safe environment for work ● Adheres to all established safety protocols and reports unsafe conditions to staff ● Assists in record-keeping (and occasional special projects if needed, and the volunteer desires to join in) |
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+ Opportunity to learn/enhance your care taking skills/experience in reference to reptile and fresh water fish + Learn by interacting with Riverwood staff and volunteers who have a diversity of abilities and skills, plus valuable experience + Network with like-minded volunteers and others (build your 'contacts') + Enhance the goodwill of The Riverwood Conservancy through your collaboration towards our active, responsible efforts to preserve native species + Satisfaction that you are volunteering in a key role to support of a worthwhile cause in your community that benefits our environment + Free parking + You will be volunteering in a beautiful setting that is The Riverwood Conservancy |
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● Prior experience successfully maintaining fresh water aquariums is PREFERRED ● Ability to pick up and handle aquatic turtles safely and comfortably ● Must be comfortable working with live crickets, earthworms, and mealworms ● Applicants must be able to bend, climb step stools, and be on their feet for 2 hours at a time ● Willing to work in an environment (atmosphere) with fish and filtration odors ● Ability to use fine motor skills to prepare/deliver fresh food for animals in appropriate quantities |
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| Volunteers are required to complete a Volunteer Application and TRC's Orientation. | |
| Environment, Education & Learning, Animal Welfare, Career Mentorship, Research/Evaluation | |
| How to Contact | |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Social Media | |
| http://www.TheRiverwoodConservancy.org | |
| http://Facebook.com/TheRiverwoodConservancy | |
| https://twitter.com/yourriverwood | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-riverwood-conservancy | |
| https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFpw9PWt_xJUmHmBBj9u4eFZfaQ2akK3m | |
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