Volunteer
The Wildlife Hospital sometimes has special opportunities for a small number of volunteers. It's chance to get involved with this incredible facility; the only one of its kind in the South Island. You'll be part of a team that saves the lives of hundreds of native creatures every year — many of which are extremely rare.
Thanks for showing interest in helping us out.
We currently have a full roster of volunteers, so are not looking for any more at the moment.
We require people who don't mind getting dirty, are reliable, trustworthy, able to take initiative, and can help out on a regular, long-term basis during the busy season (October to May) and can commit to 2 shifts per month. We operate 365 days a year, so we particularly need volunteers who are available to work weekends, public holidays, and term breaks. You'll need to be able-bodied (as it's a physical job) and aged 18 or older. Shifts start at 8.30am, seven days a week.
Although extremely rewarding, it is hard work and while our volunteers are not directly hands-on with the patients you will be working very closely with our Vets and Nurses and around the patients so you will get to see the incredible species we work with daily up close.
Duties include - cleaning cages, enclosures and wards, processing laundry, cleaning dishes, bulk diet preparation, general hospital maintenance. There are also opportunities to take part in fundraising events and the annual Santa Parade.
If this sounds like you then please email volunteer@wildlifehospitaldunedin.org.nz for further information.
The Wildlife Hospital is located at Otago Polytechnic, in Dunedin
