About WRI Wildlife Hospital Ireland
Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland (WRI) exists to promote wildlife rehabilitation, improve wildlife welfare and conservation in Ireland, encourage standardisation of care, support Irish rehabilitators, and provide continuing professional development opportunities.
What's Involved
Tasks are mainly administrative and project-based. Research, media relations and promotional work are important aspects.
A few project examples include: wildlife legislation promotion, establishment of a wildlife hospital, post release monitoring of wildlife, website research, veterinary and wildlife rehabilitator survey, inclusion of wildlife into the vet curriculum, 2015 wildlife crime conference etc etc
What's required for this position
Ideally have an interest in animals/conservation
Good oral and written communication skills, and computer literate
Good time management and organisational skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative
Ideally have past experience in some of the skills listed below
- Accountancy/ Finance
- Advocacy/ Lobbyist
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Education/ Training
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Legal
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
- PR/ Marketing/ Market Research
Times and commitment required for this role
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
Morning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Afternoon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Evening | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Minimum time commitment: 3 months
Hours required: 1hrs
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Duleek, Co Meath or from own home
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 21
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Opportunity to put your skills to use to support a good cause, and/or a great opportunity to gain invaluable work experience.