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At SOS Dolfijn the position of Volunteer Animal Care is currently open. Also it is possible to apply for internships. Please read all information before applying. Job description: Being an Animal Care Volunteer , you receive a phone call as soon as a porpoise or dolphin in need is reported to the SOS Dolfijn Foundation. While a rescue team goes on their way with the special dolphin ambulance to pick up the animal, another special team is being formed in the rehabilitation centre to be ready to take care of the sick animal that will arrive soon. As a Volunteer Animal Care , you are part of this team! During the whole period that the animal is in need of intense care, stranding volunteers are being scheduled for day-, evening- and nightshifts (1-2 days to 1-3 weeks). During these shifts you help in the care that is needed to save the animal. Your primary tasks are cleaning, various animal care tasks, administration and observing the animals. Job requirements: - With every new stranding you are expected to work at least one 8-hour-shift, within a week after you have been called. - Flexible availability is a must! - You are willing and be able to work as well day-, evening- as nightshifts. - You are physical capable to do the tasks (cleaning, getting in and out of the pools by your self, wearing dry-and wetsuit) • You don't have any condition which can create any danger to yourself, the animals or other team members while working with the animals in the water or the surrounding areas. For example: epilepsy, whiplash, disturbance of equilibrium,…… - You are proof against cold - Minimum age of 18 years old - Minimal body length of 160 cm, considering the minimum water level With your help as a voluntarily animal caretaker in our rehabilitation centre, you contribute to a successful rehabilitation of the animals in need of help. You will be always the first to know when a whale is stranded on our coast. This is truly a job for someone ...