VOLUNTEER - ANIMAL CARE

ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT (Y,A)

Responsible to: Director of Facilities and Exhibits

Area of Responsibility: ECHO is home to over 55 species of animals, including fish, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Help is needed with the day to day care, feeding and maintenance of the animals and their enclosures. Volunteers in this position also interact with the public while doing daily animal feedings.

Length of Commitment: Three months; 1 shift/week

Qualifications: Persons applying should not be afraid to get their hands wet or dirty! This is an active job; volunteers should be in good physical health and be able to lift 20-40 pounds. Experience with animals and/or aquariums preferred but not necessary. We can work with snake phobics!

Comments: Receive in depth training before working independently feeding, weighing and caring for animals and their habitats.

INTERESTED?

Print and complete a Volunteer Application and return to:

Becca Rimmel, Volunteer Coordinator
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401

Or call 802-864-1848 ext. 116 or email brimmel@echovermont.org for more information.

KEY

Y=Youth Volunteer Opportunity (16-17 years)
A=Position open to 18yrs and above