Chimps Inc. is always in need of volunteers for daily care of the animals and special projects.

Volunteers that work at the sanctuary must be at least 18 years old. You must have a current tetanus shot, Hepatitis B series shot, and a tuberculosis test with proof a negative titer. You must also attend a short orientation before starting your volunteer position and sign a series of liability release statements. Most volunteer opportunities require a minimum of 4 hours per week but there are some special positions where volunteer time is flexible. Below are just a few of the volunteer opportunities available. If you are interested in becoming a sanctuary volunteer please fill out the the online application. Chimps Inc. maintains a no physical contact policy where volunteers and interns are not allowed to touch the animals.

Animal Care: Volunteers that can commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week to assist our caregivers with cleaning indoor and outdoor enclosures, food preparation, processing laundry, organizing supply rooms, general grounds maintenance, and creating daily enrichment for the animals.

Enrichment: Weekly volunteers that can work at home or at the sanctuary creating and building stimulating enrichment items and toys, building and hanging platforms, swings, puzzle feeders, fire hoses, hammocks etc. for the animals.

Maintenance Member: Weekly or as needed volunteers that would participate in a large number of activities that will help beautify and improve the sanctuary grounds. Skilled carpenters, welders, plumbers, electricians are also needed.

Office and Mailing: As needed volunteers that would help us to prepare and mail our newsletters and updates.

Driver: Occasional volunteer to pick up produce for the chimpanzees, drop off recyclables, deposit cans and more.

Fundraising and Special Events: volunteer duties may vary from behind the scenes planning and organization to preparing things on the actual event day.

Our internship program is open to people who are seriously interested in pursuing careers in animal care, conservation, education or advocacy. Interns will be immersed in daily activities on nonprofit sanctuary life.

Interns will be responsible for cleaning animal enclosures, creating enrichment, preparing diets, washing dishes, processing laundry, fundraising activities, gardening, and otherwise maintain the facility. In addition to daily husbandry, there will be weekly educational sessions in which interns will learn more about varying topics pertaining to both captive and wild chimpanzees. Interns will be expected to complete an independent project that they will present to the Chimps Inc. team. Chimps Inc. maintains a no physical contact policy where volunteers and interns are not allowed to touch the animals.

Terms are accepted throughout the year. Enrollment dates are the 1st and 15th of every month. Interns enrolled on the 1st of the month are required to stay for a minimum of 4 weeks. Interns enrolled on the 15th of the month are required to stay for a minimum of 6 weeks. We believe that interns benefit the most from our program if they extend their stay.

Housing and Fees: Chimps Inc. will provide interns with room and board. The following fees cover materials, curriculum, training, and lodging:

• January - April for $100/week
• May - October for $175/week
• November - December for $100/week

Enrollment Dates: Entrance times occur on the 1st and 15th of every month.

Apply: Fill in the online application.

Chimps Inc. occasionally has openings for paid positions as a Caregiver. Chimps Inc. is not currently hiring but we encourage you to check back for future postings.