# About the Role
As an Animal Enrichment Volunteer, you will help develop and implement enrichment activities for a diverse range of animals, including native Australian wildlife and non-native species. You will also help inspire the next generation of animal lovers by developing enrichment ideas that teachers can use with their students and loan animals.

# Key Responsibilities
• Research animal enrichment: Investigate and research suitable enrichment opportunities for a wide range of species, considering their natural behaviours, instincts, habitats and individual needs.
• Prepare enrichment: Create, assemble and prepare enrichment items using safe, appropriate and accessible materials.
• Deliver enrichment: Distribute enrichment to animals in line with their species-specific needs and the Centre's animal care procedures.
• Observe and evaluate: Observe how animals interact with enrichment and help identify what works best for different species and individuals.
• Develop educational activities: Create fun, practical and age-appropriate enrichment activities that school students can complete in the classroom with their borrowed animals.
• Support teachers and students: Help develop ideas and resources that encourage children to understand animal behaviour, welfare and responsible animal care.
• Keep resources organised: Maintain records of enrichment ideas, materials and activities, and assist with keeping enrichment supplies organised.

# About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a genuine passion for animal welfare and enrichment.
• Is creative, curious and enjoys researching recent ideas.
• Has an interest in animal behaviour and the natural needs of different species.
• Can work independently, manage tasks and follow instructions.




• Is practical and enjoys making, building or creating things.
• Has an interest in education and developing activities for children.
• Is reliable, organised and willing to learn.
• Can follow animal handling, hygiene and safety procedures.

Previous experience working with animals, studying animal care, education or a related field would be beneficial but is not essential. We welcome someone who is enthusiastic, willing to learn and excited to contribute their ideas.

# What You Will Gain
• Hands-on experience developing enrichment for a diverse collection of animals.
• The opportunity to expand your knowledge of native Australian wildlife and non-native species.
• Experience researching animal behaviour and welfare.
• The chance to develop educational resources for schools and children.
• An opportunity to contribute to animal wellbeing and environmental education in the community.
• The satisfaction of seeing your ideas benefit both animals and the people who care for them.

# Volunteer Commitment
This is a volunteer position based at the Nature Education Centre in Netherby, Adelaide. We are happy to discuss availability and regular commitment with the successful applicant.
Interested?

If you love animals, enjoy thinking outside the box and want to help make animal enrichment more accessible and engaging, we would love to hear from you!
Please get in touch with the Nature Education Centre to express your interest and tell us a little about yourself, your experience and why you would like to join our team.

** Category **
Animal Welfare

** Commitment **
Regular - more than 6 months

** Type Of Work **
Arts, Craft & Photography,Education & Training,Food Preparation & Service,Working with Animals,

** Time Required **
A few hours per week

** Training **

📌 Animal Enrichment Volunteer (Netherby)
🏢 Nature Education Centre
📍 Netherby