Bird Sitter

Those who bird sit are responsible for staying with perched birds in the courtyard and interpreting the birds to the public, as well as ensuring the comfort and safety of the birds.

Position Description:

• Sit with various education birds on the courtyard lawn.
• Interpret birds to the public and answer questions about The Peregrine Fund, birds and the Interpretive Center.
• Ensure the safety of the birds and the public by constant attention to the birds and its surroundings.

Commitment: Two shifts per month,as weather permits.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work cooperatively with other volunteers.

• Minimum age of 15 unless accompanied by an adult partner.

• Enthusiasm for The Peregrine Fund and its mission.

• Ability to follow directions and assigned safety guidelines.

• Completion of all training assignments.

Qualifications:

• An open mind and willingness to learn.

• Ability to work with others.

Training:

• Shadow two docent shifts.
• Shadow two gift shop shifts.
• Pass quizzes on bird body language and our education birds.
• Read Don’t Shoot the Dog and pass quiz on the book.
• Learn falconer’s knot and pass inspection on tying the knot.
• Attend one bird handling workshop per year.

Training will be provided individually for volunteers who express the interest, knowledge, and willingness to learn to handle birds and who have given 100 hours of volunteer service to The Peregrine Fund.