Volunteer Team Members work closely with fellow and other team members. Volunteer Team Members report to the Team Leader. Volunteer Team Members will be responsible for the care and husbandry of sick and injured sea turtles. Volunteer Team Members will serve as ambassadors for sea turtles during guided tours and within the community.
Responsibilities:
- Cut and weigh food for turtles, i.e., vegetables and various types of seafood.
- Clean tanks.
- Feed turtles.
- Hold/restrain turtles.
- Weigh turtles.
- Maintain water/life support system.
- Maintain accurate records, i.e., food chart, therapy pool, weekly weighing, and admission of injured turtles.
- Assist with medical care as needed.
- Kitchen duties, i.e., wash and fold laundry, wash and dry dishes.
- Clean restrooms, kitchen, hallways, and other accessible areas.
- Answer phone and take accurate messages, i.e., name, date, message, and return telephone number.
- Must participate in giving guided tours and other responsibilities associated withbeing open to the public.
- Adhere to all safety guidelines.
- Collect garbage and recycled items for disposal.
- Promotes environmental sustainability.
- Uphold the center’s mission statement.
- Any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Executive Director.
