Volunteering
Most of the work at SAMREC is done by our volunteers who have specialised training in many aspects of marine bird rehabilitation. Our volunteers are equipped to handle daily incidents as well as oil spill disasters and other emergency situations. All our teachers who facilitate the Seaschool are volunteers too.
Become a valued volunteer
We always need more volunteers regardless of age. Teenagers and students who don’t mind getting their hands and clothes wet or dirty and pensioners who enjoy interacting with people are all invited to volunteer. Volunteers who work with the animals should be 16 years old and have a passion for the environment. Our volunteers rise up through the different ranks from Chinstrap to Emperor. Emperor status is achieved through many hours of dedicated hard work. Volunteers are supervised at all times and receive on job training as well as the relevant learning material.
The categories and duties are as follows:
Chinstraps (Level 0) are entry level volunteers who are under 13 and work under supervision of Rockhoppers, Africans or Emperors at all times
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Blues (Level 1) • Introduction to Samrec • Cleaning of windows, classroom, reception • Cleaning and mopping in coffee shop • Cleaning of ICU, Intake and General ward • Cleaning of pools, floors, walls, fridges • General assistance where needed |
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Rockhoppers (Level 2) • Cleaning of ICU, Intake and General ward • Cleaning of pools, floors, walls, fridges • General assistance • Preparation of fish • Assisting with admission procedures • Recording of animals and patients |
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African Penguins (Level 3) • Cleaning of ICU, Intake, General ward • Cleaning of pools, floors, walls, fridges • General assistance • Preparation of fish • Assist with admission procedures • Recording of animals and patients • Feeding of penguins and other birds • Rehydrating of birds • Preparation of medication |
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Emperors (Level 4) • Supervising cleaning of ICU, Intake and General ward • Supervising cleaning of pools, walls, fridges • General assistance where needed • Supervising preparation of fish, recording of animals and patients • Supervising feeding of penguins, rehydrating of all birds • Supervising preparations of medication • Assisting with volunteer training |
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