Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Volunteer Mission Statement

Support the PHS mission while providing care for animals by learning, serving, and contributing to PHS rescue and conservation efforts.

Volunteering at PHS provides an opportunity to learn about all reptiles, meet people with common interests and play a role in the success of our mission statement.

Volunteering for the PHS Rattlesnake Relocation Volunteer Program

                The Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary (PHS) provides a home to hundreds of animals. It is the facility's mission to provide care for the animals brought to the sanctuary and by assisting the greater Phoenix area with native reptile relocation services. Volunteers have contributed to the foundation of success at PHS since it was founded in 2001; Offering countless hours, volunteers provide essential relocation services and educate the public on the importance of conservation of our natural world.

As a volunteer with the PHS Rattlesnake Relocation Volunteer Program, you will be given the chance to contribute to relocate native reptile wildlife safely. 

Rattlesnake Relocation Volunteer Program duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Able to work in all weather conditions and while doing so that you might encounter scorpions, spiders and other wildlife while performing a relocation
  • While performing rattlesnake relocations, volunteers are regularly required to, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, walk for extended periods of time sometimes on unstable surfaces
  • Volunteers should be able to move up to 15 lbs in all directions
  • Repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • In addition to relocating rattlesnakes, volunteers must be able to communicate and educate the public per PHS's rules and protocols

Before you apply, please read the PHS Rattlesnake Relocation Volunteer Program application criteria below:

  • Volunteers must be 18 years of age and older and a current U.S. citizen to be in the PHS volunteer program
  • Volunteers must have a valid drivers license
  • Volunteers must have taken and passed a PHS Rattlesnake Relocation class within the last two (2) years
  • Volunteers must have an operating personal bucket and tongs (these will have to be cleared by a PHS staff member before use in the program)

 

 

 

You benefit PHS!

-Volunteers help provide a vital service for the public and the native reptile wildlife of Arizona

PHS benefits you!

-Volunteering at a nonprofit is a great addition to your resume

-Learn and gain experience on safe reptile handling and relocation in the field 

-PHS has many contacts and can be a valuable reference for a job you apply for