Last updated on December 29, 2007

Kona Animal Sanctuary: Assist with wildlife rehab and exotic animal care. Keepers can come as often as five times a week or as little as twice a week in the morning or afternoon rounds. We are very flexible! And we love our volunteers! You will be feeding and caring for zebra, hawks, nene, flamingos etc in a learning facility.
Definition: Keepers are trained volunteers who have completed a detailed orientation and demonstrated competency in all areas of animal and Sanctuary management. The orientation length is personalized as some volunteers learn the animal routines and care faster than others. Speed of learning is not considered an evaluation tool, as keepers may have little or no animal care background prior to orientation. A keeper can feed and care for all of the resident animals as well as assist with routine medical care as needed. Keepers are familiar with the safety rules and guidelines of the facility. Keepers assist with daily care of the facility and follow all guidelines for care of animal environments. A Keeper has read and is familiar with the Sanctuary P & P handbook.

By the end of orientation a Keeper has been taught both the am and pm care routines and can demonstrate both rounds without correction. Following the Daily Activity Sheet, a Keeper is taught the very basic step-by-step care of each resident. Since there are so many varied species in residence the routine has a pattern that has evolved to best care for them. Initially the orientee only follows and watches as an experienced Keeper or the Curator does the tasks.

No orientee enters the enclosure of any large animal or of a raptor until after they have been taught the correct way to approach that area and the safety precautions to do so.
Orientees' names are added to the USFW Service list per 50 CFR before they may perform any raptor care.

All volunteers have signed the volunteer waiver and have proof of insurance prior to orientation.
All volunteers are covered at the Sanctuary by a VIS Volunteer Insurance Service policy through the CIMA Company. This policy provides extra accident, liability and auto insurance to our volunteers.

All Keeper volunteers must be at least 17 years of age.
Volunteers MUST live IN or near to KONA on the Big Island of Hawaii. This does not fit for short time volunteers. We may have openings at times in the year for short term help but you need to email us.
A Keeper must learn:

1. Animal behavior ? normal vs. abnormal as it applies to our residents and what to do if an abnormal behavior is detected.
2. How to safely approach/ work around/ handle the animals. Including how to behave as to not upset the animals.
3. Dietary requirements ? how to follow the feeding care plans for each animal and how to properly care for the animals feed.
4. Emergency care ? what to do in the event of nearly any type of event.
5. Physical care requirements ? cage care, enclosure maintenance, pond or wetlands care.
6. Psychosocial needs ? behavioral enrichment for each resident is discussed and additional ideas are welcomed into the animals' care plans.
7. Rules and regulations of Federal, State and local authorities.
8. Documentation requirements

Keepers in Charge are given a more detailed training and orientation including a more in-depth training in every area. Keepers in Charge must be proficient at drills on safety and emergency care and must be able to comfortably handle all the residents both day and night. No Keeper in Charge is left without back up

This opportunity is sponsored by: Three Ring Ranch Exotic Animal Sanctuary

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Children (5-12) Young Adults (18-25) Older Adults (55+)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Animals & Environment Environmental

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Animal Services Grant Development Computer / Internet Services

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Contact Person:
Ann Goody, Curator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

75-809 Keaolani Dr. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (See a map)

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Holualoa Kailua Kona Keauhou
Counties:		Hawaii
Zip codes:		96740

Web Site: http://www.threeringranch.org

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