Volunteers

Volunteers

The duties and responsibilities of volunteers must be well defined, and all prospective volunteers should be instructed on the
risks of zoonotic infection and the potential hazards of handling wildlife.

No volunteer should be asked or permitted to handle any animal beyond their known capabilities and must be able to refer
for help and instruction at any time.

Managers of Rehabilitation Units should consider public liability insurance cover and should seek advice on an
appropriate disclaimer to be signed by volunteers.