[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”How do I become an ACRES volunteer?” tab_id=”1475555996544-d6998ce7-2926″][vc_column_text]Simply visit the Volunteer With Us! and find out more about our volunteer team and sign up according to your interests![/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”How old do I have to be to volunteer with ACRES?” tab_id=”1475555642086-4f9f1f53-1c5c”][vc_column_text]You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer for Wildlife Sanctuary (upon registration). Working for wild animals involves discipline and a strong sense of responsibility. In addition, cleaning and managing the enclosures with the animals requires strength and focus, thereby reducing environmental stress for the animal without compromising your safety too.
Likewise, for the Wildlife Rescue programme, you must be at least 21 years old (upon registration) to respond in potentially critical situations and stressful conditions involving wild animal/s and humans.
To participate in the Outreach programme you must be at least 13 years old.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”What kinds of things can I help with?” tab_id=”1475555679082-5f6b6f0b-08f3″][vc_column_text]Visit Volunteer With Us! to see various teams available and and find out how you can help us![/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Will you provide training?” tab_id=”1475555778155-bcb67bdd-8634″][vc_column_text]Training is provided for both the Wildlife Rescue and the Outreach programme.
The Wildlife Rescue programme requires a full day theory training that is held every two months on Saturday, 10.00am to 5.00pm. Registration fee is SGD50 and you’re attendance is confirmed only upon payment.
Outreach volunteer training programme is half a day from 10.00am to 1.00pm on a weekend.
Follow our Facebook page for event updates or check our Events page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Can I help with more than one area of work?” tab_id=”1475555894854-a0874c7e-deec”][vc_column_text]Yes, you can sign up to help with as many different volunteer jobs as you like.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Can I get CIP points for volunteering with ACRES?” tab_id=”1475555934929-b7725837-3c87″][vc_column_text]Yes! Download and print this form, then hand the form to us when you arrive for your shift so we may acknowledge your VIA hours (not applicable for Wildlife Rescue).[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Can I help with looking after the rescued animals at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre?” tab_id=”1475555962862-70047270-f849″][vc_column_text]Yes. The Wildlife Sanctuary programme involves daily care for animals housed at ACRES where you must be at least 18 years to volunteer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Do I have to commit to volunteering on a regular basis? How much time do I need to give?” tab_id=”1475555597808-7e71eea5-6c93″][vc_column_text]The staff in charge of each volunteer team will contact you directly to discuss about the duration of volunteering and your level of commitment. However, please be aware that for Wildlife rescue long-term commitment (1-2 shifts a month) is required to keep up to date with protocols and changes in SOP. The Wildlife Sanctuary and Outreach programmes require a commitment of at least 1 volunteering shift per month for a period of 6 months.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”How will I know if there are upcoming events, such as roadshows, for which you need volunteers?” tab_id=”1475556029052-25af733e-5905″][vc_column_text]Updates will be published via WhatsApp group chats which you will be added into the respective volunteer team/s after your registration. You may alternatively check our Events page.
Please refer to our privacy policy for more information on our data protection measures.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Do you always need volunteers?” tab_id=”1475556057949-572c9207-9b81″][vc_column_text]Yes! Volunteers are needed throughout the year.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Are there certain skills I need to be an ACRES volunteer?” tab_id=”1475556095769-cce7ddd0-e153″][vc_column_text]Just a passion to help animals and an initiative to make a difference![/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”I’ve got specific skills and experience- can I use them?” tab_id=”1475556136446-1109d9a1-bd27″][vc_column_text]Yes! If you can apply your skills and experience to a particular area of our work, you would be a huge help to us! You can drop us an email with the following details and one of our staff member will be able to revert to you:
- Contact information
- Skill set (eg. Educator, advertising, organising events, gardening)
- Commitment (for eg. I can come every Sunday to help with gardening maintenance)
Do visit our Volunteer with us! to find out how else you can help us and the animals.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”I don’t live in Singapore. Can I still come and volunteer with ACRES?” tab_id=”1475556171413-6e7d6306-112c”][vc_column_text]In the past ACRES welcomed international volunteers, with on-site accommodation at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre for a fee. Due to various reasons, including ongoing renovations and lack of free rooms, we have put this programme on hold until end of 2023. If you do not need accommodation, you are welcome to register through the regular volunteering page and help us![/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”I have a question about volunteering. Who do I contact?” tab_id=”1475556204488-97b1ce7f-0f7d”][vc_column_text]If you have yet to find an answer from the above FAQs, you may contact:
Our Wildlife coordinator (Ms Karina Lim) at wildliferescue@acres.org.sg for more information on Wildlife Sanctuary and Wildlife Rescue programme.
Our Education team (Attn to Ms Edwina Lim) at education@acres.org.sg for more information on private tours and Outreach team.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][dt_gap height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row]