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🧠 Animal Training & Enrichment Volunteer:

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Desert Hot Springs, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Agriculture, Animals
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    🧠 Animal Training & Enrichment Volunteer:

    Duties:

    • Assist with daily enrichment setups and behavior-based play
    • Participate in force-free, humane training sessions
    • Record progress and observations
    • Help build obstacle courses, toys, and cognitive challenges

    Helpful Knowledge:

    • Background in animal behavior or training
    • Creativity and willingness to learn science-based techniques

    Duties:

    • Assist with daily enrichment setups and behavior-based play
    • Participate in force-free, humane training sessions
    • Record progress and observations
    • Help build obstacle courses, toys, and cognitive challenges

    Helpful Knowledge:

    • Background in animal behavior or training
    • Creativity and willingness to learn science-based techniques

    Location

    On-site

    Esperanza's Sanctuary

    22600 Larsen Ln, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241, USA

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