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PRC has strict requirements that have to be met before you become
a Volunteer . |
| Welcome, |
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| Thank you for your interest in becoming
a Volunteer within the Parrot Rescue Centre. |
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| There is a vital assessment process that
we do put our volunteers through before we accept you as a definite
PRC Volunteer. The PRC requires dedicated and trustworthy people
to help and work with us, therefore applying to become a volunteer
at the PRC has a similar process as applying for employment. |
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| If you pass
the Volunteer assessment process, you will have the opportunity
to choose from the following options that are available at present: |
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- Working at the PRC,
- Providing feedback about the site, such as sending us Parrot
facts, FAQ and writing articles.
- To rehabilitate behaviour problem birds on your premises for
however long that particular bird needs, then returned to the
PRC.
- Having the ability to adopt a bird from the PRC.
- Invitations to join in on working bees and PRC events.
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| Volunteer Process
Steps: |
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A written letter explaining the following (Must
pass all of the following steps):
- List of parrot books and video’s that have been read
and watched, eg- Guide to a well- Behaved Parrot by Mattie Sue
Athan, etc (a minimum of two books and must include basic care
and behaviour books)
- List of bird related courses that have been competed, eg Parrot
behaviour workshops, Currumbin wildlife course etc (Parrot behaviour
workshop is a requirement)
- A List of Species of parrots in which you have had contact
with for long periods and have an understanding of that particular
birds and species behaviour, diet and housing.
- List of your pet parrots, age, particular behaviours etc.
- A hundred word paragraph explaining: Why you want to volunteer
at the PRC?
- Two qualified references that are willing to talk on your
behalf, eg Avian Vet, Behaviour Consultant, Employer etc.
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| 2. |
Pet Behaviour Workshop or Pet Behaviour Consultation
(If you have attended the following please attach the details of
the workshop or consultation to the above letter.) |
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Standard Employment Resume attached with above letter. |
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Phone interview after all the above has been completed.
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| If you do not have the relevant experience
and knowledge expressed above, please do not be turned away. We
still would like to hear from you, so if you could please write
a detailed letter explaining what you can provide for the PRC
and what you would like to gain from being part of the PRC. |
| Before sending you application you are
required to read the Legal
Information Guidlines click here. |
Please post your application to, click
here for postal details.
Thankyou for you time and interest.
We look forward to hearing from you soon. |
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Yours Truly
Zarita Garozzo
Director
Parrot Rescue Centre |
