Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary

  United States

New Mexico

Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Open

Description: As a volunteer, you will care for several wolves/wolf-dogs by feeding, cleaning and socializing these animals. Other projects vary from administrative work, guiding tours of the facility, to landscaping and maintenance projects. Volunteers are fully trained in various aspects of the organization. After spending time at the Sanctuary, volunteers will have learned various information on wolves and wolf-dogs both in the wild and in captivity, information concerning the running of a non-profit organization, as well as various skills needed for a multitude of Sanctuary projects. After an extensive training program including all aspects of the Sanctuary, volunteers are assigned to a specific area he/she is best suited for/will enjoy most. All volunteers are provided with minimal housing arrangements as well as all food. After 30 days of volunteering, as long as funding permits, volunteers are offered a small stipend.

Highlights: When volunteering at WSWS you will get the chance to learn about and experience wolves and wolf dogs first hand. Living on sanctuary property gives new volunteers the chance to make close friends with both other volunteers and our four legged residents. The remote area in the high desert of New Mexico provides volunteers the opportunity to explore many of the areas natural wonders such as El Malpais National Monument and El Morro National Monument.

Qualifications: Wild Spirit is currently seeking long-term volunteers aged 21 and over to stay at our Sanctuary and participate in all activities. Due to the rustic conditions and the amount of physical labor involved we are looking for strong individuals willing to work outdoors preforming maintenance tasks or helping to prepare the wolves food daily in our wolf kitchen. We also require that volunteers be willing to live a communal environment.

Salary / Pay: After volunteering for a month if funding permits volunteers will be offered a small stipend.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical WSWS volunteer is in their early twenties with an independent spirit and a desire to work with animals. They do not object to getting dirty or living in the middle of no-where with few luxuries.

Age Range: 21+

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of from 2 to 6 people on average

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary's Mission Statement: Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of abused and abandoned captive-bred wolves and wolf dogs. We are currently home to over 60 animals receiving permanent and safe sanctuary. Our overall goal is to rescue and continue to provide sanctuary to these animals while educating the public about wolves in the wild, the complexities of wolf-dog ownership and the responsible care of all animals.

Year Founded: 1993