Volunteers Needed...
Rescue Team Volunteer
Rescue Team Volunteers respond to calls that our rescue dispatch receives regarding injured birds, and transport them to the Sanctuary for care. Our rescue team uses a WhatsApp chat to dispatch calls, and volunteers respond when they are available for specific calls.
*Special onsite training is required for this position.
Hospital Assistant
Hospital Assistants work in the Sanctuary's hospital assisting hospital staff with numerous duties such as food prep, feeding, cleaning cages, restraining birds during examination, filling out patient medical charts, admitting injured birds, general hospital cleaning, laundry, etc.
*Certain hospital duties require special training before allowed to perform.
Outdoor Avian Care Assistant
Outdoor Avian Care Assistants assist with various outdoor duties in the Sanctuary including food prep, feeding, cleaning pools, raking aviaries, scrubbing benches, cleaning bird baths, etc.
Education volunteer
Sanctuary Greeter/Tour Guides are responsible for greeting Sanctuary visitors, answering general questions, directing visitors where to go when bringing in an injured bird, and conducting guided tours when scheduled. Education Volunteers also assist with presentations and school groups. Avian Ambassador handling training is offered to passionate, dedicated volunteers.
Maintenance Volunteer
Maintenance Volunteers perform various maintenance duties around the Sanctuary such as painting, repairing holes in aviary netting, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing/pool repair, and general landscaping work such as weeding, raking, mowing, and tree trimming.
*Volunteers with special trade skills such as carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers are highly desired.
Gift shop
Gift Shop volunteers are responsible for cashing out customers, stocking shelves, answering incoming phone calls, answering visitor questions, and other duties as requested by our Gift Shop Manager.
Event volunteer
Event volunteers represent Seaside at scheduled onsite and/or offsite events. They help with table and tent set-up, engaging with guests about the Sanctuary, merchandise sales, and more. Avian Ambassador handling training is offered to passionate, dedicated volunteers.
Requirements to Volunteer:
- Applicants should posses a mature, professional, and responsible attitude at all times.
- Applicants must be willing to undergo a general background check.
- Applicants must posses a valid state issued drivers license, state issued ID, or U.S. passport.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Applicants must be willing to commit to a dependable schedule.
- Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement and Sanctuary release form releasing the Sanctuary of any responsibility for injury or illness.
- Applicants must abide by Seaside's dress code which includes no tank tops, no midriff tops, no cut-off shorts or shorts that are too short in length, no open-toed shoes, and no clothing with offensive words or pictures.
- Children and/or all other persons are not permitted to accompany you during your scheduled work time. Your work as a volunteer is important and requires your undivided attention.
*A volunteer's performance and tenure at the Sanctuary can be reevaluated and/or terminated at the discretion of Seaside Management at any time.
*The Seaside Seabird Sanctuary is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.
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