Animal Caregiver
(WindReach Farm, Whitby)
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Position ID: V-OSH0203
Last Modified: 10 Mar 2025
Last Full Update: 10 Mar 2025
Opportunity Details: Animal Caregiver
| Contact | Karin Davis, Volunteer and Operations Manager, WindReach Farm; Phone: 905-655-5827 ext 225; Email: volunteering@windreachfarm.org |
| Duties | Groom * feed and care for animals * clean stables and stalls * lead small animals |
| More Info Link | www.windreachfarm.org |
| Benefits | Learn to care for animals * help clients experience therapeutic effects of working with animals |
| Clients | Anyone with special need(s) |
| Ages | 14 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Comfort level around farm animals |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; One year |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Direct contact with animals |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Monday: (9:30 am-3:30 pm) Tuesday: (9:30 am-3:30 pm) Wednesday: (9:30 am-3:30 pm) Thursday: (9:30 am-3:30 pm) Friday: (9:30 am-3:30 pm) |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | WindReach Farm, 312 Townline Rd, Ashburn |
| Number of Positions | Whitby 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided - Animal safety ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Updated tetanus shot suggested |
Agency Details: WindReach Farm, Whitby
| Office Phone | 905-655-5827 |
| information@windreachfarm.org | |
| Website | www.windreachfarm.org |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 312 Townline Rd Whitby Canada L0B 1A0 |
