Predator Rescue Florida

Company : Fronteering
Location : Florida, USA
Duration: 2 weeks to 3 months
Approx Costs: 750 to 1750 $ Dollars (US)

Travel to tropical Florida and take unique opportunity offered at the sanctuary allowing you to work with exotic wildlife including tigers, leopards, lemurs and Mountain lionsl!

This is why:

Help at Wildlife Survival Sanctuary based in Pasco County, Florida.
Learn how to care and rehabilitate a wide variety of domestic, wild and exotic animals.
Be a tour guide as part of an education program!
Take care of wildlife, explore Pasco County by hiking or biking, enjoy the attractions and entertainment that Pasco has to offer on your leisure time, go wildlife viewing while enjoying the sun and much more!

Placement Information

Accommodation

You will be living in a private or semi-private room in the main sanctuary residence. Depending on how many other volunteers are attending this project at one time, you may share your room with 1 other volunteer (same sex). Beds are single bunk beds (two levels). All rooms have keys and they can be locked. The sanctuary does have lockers available but we have not seen any need for using them. Hot shower and laundry facilities are at your disposal. Facilities to relax after working hours are available. Each room is equipped with a satellite connection and color television, DVD player, and desk top computer with high speed internet access available for personal use, which you are welcome to use any time you like and is free.

Airport transfer and pick up

You will be picked up and transferred from the airport to the project site.

Meals

Food is provided at the sanctuary and included in the fee. Full kitchen privileges are available for your use, special arrangements such as vegan or vegetarian food can be made. The food offered is not vegetarian unless you specify your special dietary needs before you arrive, this includes special dietary needs for medical conditions.

Ongoing service

If there are any problems with your volunteer project we are always there to help you and mediate between yourself and the organization.

Tours

Through FRONTEERING you have the possibility to book tours in the USA after you have finished your volunteer project.

24/7 Emergency contact

If there are any problems during you stay in Vancouver you can reach us 24/7 to assist you.

Start Dates

All year round!

Costs / Benefits

- The opportunity to work with a wide variety of animals ranging from domestic to exotic species!
- The opportunity to work with a great team of staff and other volunteers.
- The opportunity to explore the beautiful nature of Florida!

Requirements

- Required to commit to a minimum of 2 weeks and no more than 12 weeks.s
- You must respect and love animals;
- You must be tolerant towards others and abide by all sanctuary rules, any violation of a sanctuary rule is grounds for immediate dismissal and you will not be eligible for a refund;
- You must welcome team work but also be able to work alone;
- NO SMOKING is allowed on the property outside of a vehicle during fire season. - Otherwise, smoking is permitted only in designated areas, outside of the view of the public. Cigarette butts must be picked up and disposed of immediately.
- You must be able to speak and understand English;
- Age: 18 and older
- You must vaccinate for Tetanus; it is preferred that you email this proof via email to the volunteer coordinator prior to your arrival;
- You must have a life and accident insurance for the period that you are going to be at the sanctuary.
- No animal allergies