Volunteer - International Primate Protection League

Volunteer

Join our dedicated team of volunteers and make a difference in the lives of primates!

IPPL relies on the generous support of volunteers like you to help us achieve our mission. Whether you have a passion for animal care, a knack for administrative tasks, or special skills to share, we welcome your contribution.

How to Get Involved:

Complete the Volunteer Application: Fill out our online application form, providing your contact details, education, relevant experience, skills, and availability.
Interview: If your application aligns with our current needs, we'll invite you for an interview to discuss your interests and potential volunteer roles.
Orientation and Training: Once selected, you'll receive an orientation to IPPL and any necessary training for your specific volunteer position.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Animal Care: Assist with the daily care of our primate residents, including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and providing enrichment activities.
Administrative Support: Help with office tasks, data entry, filing, and other administrative duties.
Special Skills: Utilize your unique talents, electrical, plumbing, construction in addition to areas such as photography, writing, to support IPPL's work.
Educational Outreach: Participate in community events, school visits, and other outreach activities to raise awareness about primate conservation.

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Benefits of Volunteering

Gain hands-on experience working with primates and contributing to their well-being.
Learn about primate behavior, conservation, and the work of IPPL.
Meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for animal welfare.
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of primates and support IPPL's mission.

Requirements:

Minimum age of 18 years old
Commitment to IPPL's mission and values
Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks
Reliable transportation

Apply today and become a part of the IPPL family!

We appreciate your interest in volunteering and look forward to hearing from you. Please fill out the form below. Alternatively, you may chose to print the PDF and email your completed application to: volunteer@ippl.org

Volunteer Form

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address Line 1

City

Zip Code

Phone/Mobile

Education

High School Graduation Year

College (if any)

Degrees

Do you have reliable transportation?

Yes

Languages Spoken (not required)

Have you worked with primates, if so where and what were your duties?

Have you worked with other wildlife, if so in what capacity?

Have you worked with domestic animals at shelters/farms, if so what were your duties?

If you are skilled in any of the following areas please circle the additional skill (none are required); digital photography, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, computer entry, carpentry, gardening, landscape, driver, food preparation, public speaking, Facebook, Twitter, blogging, medical/vet knowledge, construction, grounds maintenance, educational visits to schools, newsletter preparation, proof-reading, fund-raising.

Other skills (not required):

2 References (not relatives): Please list Name and Email and/or Phone #

Are you free on weekdays or weekends?

Weekdays

Weekends

Both

Please specify the times you would like to volunteer

How many times per week or month would you be available?

Preferred times of day

Any physical restrictions?

I understand that if I am selected to volunteer, I will be expected to abide by all IPPL rules and regulations.

Fruits of Your (volunteers) Labor

The Raised Garden Bed Project started with an idea from Lisa, a Master Gardner we met from Katies Krops's. Lisa was able to create a blueprint for us to follow to bring the raised garden bed from an idea to reality. We then linked up with University School of the Lowcountry (USL) and asked if they would be willing and able to help with this new project. USL purchased the materials and built the raised garden beds for us in April 2021. After the students helped fill the beds with soil that we had on IPPL’s property, we were 5.5 beds short of soil to complete the project. That’s when our friends from Flowertown Dentistry were able to donate the remaining soil needed. Katies Krop's, Lisa Master Gardner, and Royall Ace Hardware Inc. donated seeds and seedlings to start our first year’s crop. Casey Hampf, a fundraiser/grant writer graciously donated her time by helping to write and plan the social media posts.

We want to send a big THANK YOU to everyone involved near and far for making this happen. This includes our wonderful members who donated funds or items from our Amazon Wish List to allow us to continue to grow beautiful produce. Our local volunteers have been maintaining the garden by watering and weeding on a daily basis as well as building a more permanent fence to safely enclose our produce. Our gibbons have definitely been enjoying the fresh harvest!!

London, Alexander, Lynn and TuDung have started planting; strawberries, herbs, sweet potatoes and flowers.

Our wonderful, dedicated local volunteers filling the beds from donations.

Permanent fence assembled by our local volunteers (left to right Cam, Michelle, TuDung, Robert, Lynn and Cherri).

Lisa and son Alexander working on measurements for the Raised Garden Beds.

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University School of the Lowcountry building the Raised Garden Beds and sifting soil.

London, Alexander, Lynn and TuDung have started planting strawberries, herbs, sweet potatoes and flowers.

Maui enjoying some freshly picked basil.