As a Koala Care volunteer, you will play a critical role by providing hands-on care to wild koalas receiving treatment, care and rehabilitation at the Koala Hospital. 
You play a vital role in supporting koala care by cleaning their enclosures, ensuring fresh leaf and water, and upholding KCA’s high standards of wild animal care and cleanliness at the hospital facilities to our koalas who are in exhibit. In this role you will working across morning or afternoon shifts, 7 days a week 365 days a year in all-weather types. This role is essential to the wellbeing of the koalas and the continued success of KCA vision and mission.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Friendly, approachable team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effectively working as part of a passionate, high functioning volunteer team.
• Ability to follow team leader instructions and set procedures for the care of koalas and be receptive to performing a range of tasks
• Good level of physical fitness as it involves being on your feet for extended periods, cleaning of yards and indoor surfaces, cutting branches and carrying bundles of branches

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct koala care by preparing and replenishing fresh leaf and water, ensuring the koalas have accessible food and water according to hospital protocols.

• Maintain cleanliness of koala enclosures and hospital areas, including cleaning and scrubbing yards, removing waste including scat, and sanitizing all care equipment such as towels, leaf pots, and water bowls.

• Monitor and report on koala health and behaviour, notifying the team leader or veterinarian of any adverse changes or concerns.

• Uphold hygiene standards by cleaning and tidying public and staff areas, including toilets, floors, and pathways, to ensure a sanitary and pleasant environment.

• Adhere to all hospital protocols and directives from the team leader, supervisor, or veterinarian to ensure the safe and effective care of koalas. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in visitor interaction areas, ensuring safe and sanitary conditions, while adhering to work health and safety policies.