Volunteer - International Primate Protection League

Volunteer

✦JOIN OUR MISSION✦

At the International Primate Protection League [IPPL], volunteers are the heart of our sanctuary. Your dedication directly supports the well-being of our gibbon population and helps maintain the beautiful environment they call home.

We celebrate the ongoing dedication of our volunteer teams through our "fruits of your labor" initiatives, which showcase that tangible impact of community support.

✿FRUITS OF YOUR LABOR✿

˖ ݁᯽˖SANCTUARY IMPROVEMENTS.˖᯽ ݁˖

Volunteers actively participate in creating enrichment items to support our gibbons' natural behaviors. These projects include:

Building sanctuary furniture.

Crafting engaging toys and puzzle boxes.

Assisting with food preparation and housing maintenance.

THE GARDEN AT 303 EXPANSION

Our most recent highlight is the expansion of the sustainable garden located at 303 Highland Drive. This project was made possible by the incredible efforts of Katie's Krops and the Summerville PM Rotary Club.

RAISED GARDEN BEDS: We are continuing our efforts to cultivate sustainable food sources through these newly established raised garden bed projects, which provide fresh nutrition for our primates.

PROPERTY ENHANCEMENTS: Beyond gardening, volunteers help with vital property maintenance, including placing memorial bricks and clearing debris to keep the sanctuary safe and welcoming.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

To ensure the safety of our primates and our team, all volunteers must meet the following criteria:

Health Standards: Must provide proof of a current negative Tuberculosis (TB) test.
Documentation: All volunteers are required to sign a visitor waiver and a volunteer agreement.
Confidentiality: Volunteers must agree to hold all information regarding donors, animals, and staff i strict confidence.
Safety Protocols: Volunteer must follow all IPPL safety producers and remain mindful of their proximity to animal enclosures at all times.

To submit your application please fill out the online application or for further information you can email: info@ippl.org or call our office at 843-871-2280.

Please know: in alignment with our privacy policy, we ask that volunteers refrain from publicly posting pictures taken on sanctuary property unless explicitly instructed by management.

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(opens in new tab) 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.