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Volunteering at Lubee Bat Conservancy is a great way to share your time, talents, and learn more about bats, in a truly enjoyable, enriching, and rewarding experience.

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Lubee Volunteers are Fabulous

Interested in volunteering? Contact us at lubeebatconintern@gmail.com.  

The subject title should read - New Volunteer: (Your Name)

There are several paths to volunteering at Lubee:

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1. Husbandry Volunteering:

These volunteers will help with animal husbandry including cleaning exhibits, preparing diets, enrichment activities, record keeping, and assisting with environmental enhancements.

  • Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older of start date.

  • Volunteers are asked to work a minimum of 16 hours per month.

  • Required Vaccinations/Paperwork.

  • Tetanus vaccine within 10 years of start date.

  • TB skin test with 2 years of start date.

  • Either a COVID vaccine &/or a negative COVID test within 2 weeks of start date.

  • Being a student is not a requirement, however this is a great way to gain experience for students interested in becoming a veterinarian, zookeeper, biologist, educator, or conservationist.

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Volunteer during Events!

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Volunteer with diet prep!   

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2. Group Volunteers:

  • Organizations and clubs can volunteer at Lubee to help with large projects and landscaping.

  • This is a great way to engage the community and complete service hours.

 

3. Florida Bat Festival Volunteers (AKA FL Bat Fest):

  • FL Bat Fest is Lubee’s largest event of the year. Volunteers are always needed to help the event run smoothly. 

  • The FL Bat Fest is held every year for one (1) Saturday in October.  Volunteers are needed from 7am -6pm. All day and part-time shifts are available. 

  • Email lubeebatconintern@gmail.com to find out this year's date & to sign up!

 

Bats are listed as a rabies vector species in the United States. Regular long term Volunteers that are rabies vaccinated may be assigned tasks similar to our animal care staff. A rabies vaccine is not required to volunteer at Lubee Bat Conservancy.

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The Alachua County Health Department has a rabies vaccination program available for volunteers interested in getting vaccinated. The initial pre-exposure series involves two (2) subcutaneous vaccinations, and each injection costs approximately $270. Health providers may cover the cost of the rabies pre-exposure vaccine, but volunteers will need to check their insurance plans. Lubee Bat Conservancy does not reimburse volunteers for the rabies pre-exposure vaccination series.

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Those interested in volunteering can contact us at lubeebatconintern@gmail.com.  

The subject title should read - New Volunteer: (Your Name)

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