Volunteering, General, Policies

"The greatness of a nation and
its moral progress can be judged
by the way its animals are treated."

Mahatma Gandhi

General Information

Staff
The majority of the tasks required to care for the animals are performed on a volunteer basis. The founders do not receive a salary.

Volunteers
The minimum age for volunteers is 16 with direct supervision of a parent at the facility. Otherwise the minimum age is 18.

Wolf does require all volunteers to become members of Wolf . Along with membership a volunteer application must also be filled out and submitted. (you can download a copy of the application - below)

Wolf does maintain a high level of standards and accountability for volunteers, and suggests that those interested review our volunteer policies (below) before making a decision.

Wolf has a wide variety of volunteer tasks that need to be performed in order to run the organization. Those tasks vary from administrative and fund-raising to working with the animals at the Sanctuary and in rescue situations. A better idea of those tasks are represented on the volunteer application, which can be downloaded from this site.

Download a pdf copy of our volunteer application.
(to view a time estimate on download, right click on icon, save target as, save to file)

Wolf appreciates and encourages all interested and committed individuals to contact our Volunteer Coordinator:

970-416-9531
or
vol_coord@wolfsanctuary.net

Volunteer Policies

Standards
Volunteers are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of conduct at all times when involved in activities associated with Wolf. Volunteers may assist in public relations and community activities, as prescribed by Wolf staff.

Facility Maintenance
Volunteers provide all maintenance duties of the Wolf facilities, including cleaning compounds and grounds and maintaining their presentability; making minor repairs as needed; building compounds and structures as is practical; and maintaining the meat preparation area.

Animal Handling
Volunteers may handle wolves and wolf-dogs after they have successfully completed the prescribed training program.

Animal Health
Volunteers will follow the prescribed rehabilitation procedures specified by Wolf staff and the program veterinarian.

Outreach Programs
Volunteers will be asked to assist in fundraising activities, educational presentations, and/or facility maintenance projects under the direction of Wolf staff.

Time Log
Volunteers will sign in and out when performing duties for the Wolf facility.

Trainees
New volunteers may enter the Wolf facilities only when accompanied by a senior volunteer.

Tours
Volunteers may give tours of the facility only after they have been trained to do so and have received the consent of the directors.

Enclosure Keys
Enclosure keys must be checked out and then returned prior to departing from the facility.

Property
No animal, supplies, equipment, etc. may be removed from the facility without permission from the directors.

Commitment
Volunteers must work a minimum of two work sessions per month and must schedule their times in advance.

Membership
Volunteers must take the training course and pay annual membership dues to be considered active members in good standing and be allowed access to the facility.

Vaccinations
Volunteers must have current tetanus vaccinations.

Controlled Substances
The use of (or being under the influence of, prior to arriving) illegal or controlled substances (e.g.: drugs, alcohol, etc.) at the Wolf, facility or in association with Wolf activities, is strictly forbidden, and will result in the immediate termination of the offending volunteer’s association with the Wolf program.

Termination
Termination from the program may result if a volunteer fails to adhere to any of the policies of the Wolf program.

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