Sws Level 2 Volunteer

There are FIVE volunteer levels. New volunteers (Level ZERO) wear ORANGE arm bands. Level ONE wears PURPLE, Level TWO wears GREEN. Level THREE wears BLUE. Level FOUR wears RED. Level 5 wears YELLOW

Re-burying anti-dig wire is important to prevent animals from getting their toenails or feet caught in the fencing. This can cause injury and discomfort to the animals.

Knowing the address is imperative in an emergency, especially when calling from a cell phone. The sanctuary is listed in the emergency dispatch computer as "Shy Wolf Sanctuary" in the event you cannot remember the numerical address.

Approaching an animal over the head is an aggressive move. We educate our guests about this fact and how any abused animal has been hit (generally) on the head. The animal will not know if you are reaching to pet or strike it. You are also covering the animal's eyes and invading its space without permission. Leaning forward and over an animal may also be perceived by that animal as aggressive.

The gate opening inwards functions to move the animal back away from the entrance and provides a little extra safety space as you enter the area.

PASS stands for: PULL the pin, AIM the nozzle at the base of the fire (fuel source), SQUEEZE the trigger, and SWEEP the fire. Fire extinguishers are located at the Blue Work Shed, by the tortoises, and at the end of the hallway by Lakota and Namid

Chasing the animal only makes the prize more valuable. Leaving them alone may be an option if the item isn't something that will cause harm to the animal. They WILL eventually tire of the object. Trading up would be the best of these choices if they have something you absolutely need to get back. The air horn is also an option to startle them into letting go, but it will have consequences in behavior and is a signal to other volunteers that help is needed.

While the guideline gives a range of five to ten years, the doctors will want you to have had one within five years in the event of a wound or break in skin.

The statement is true because cleaning Cimmaron requires the involvement of at least two people at all times. This implies that the cleaning process is not possible with just one person and that a minimum of two individuals is necessary to carry out the task effectively.

Render First Aid and complete a first notice of injury. Blank report forms are in the file on the porch containing the volunteer time logs. It is important to document (on paper and photo) any injury for the sake of the injured person and the sanctuary. Even small wounds can become infected and a bigger problem, sometimes resulting in required hospitalization.

The statement is true because it states that the first aid kits are located on the porch and near Namid and Lakota. This implies that there are multiple first aid kits and they can be found in two different locations - on the porch and near Namid and Lakota.

The fire extinguishers are located by Kent's shed where the tortoises, Namid and Lakota are.

There should always be an extra volunteer to assist with stray animals that may approach, the animal refusing to go back to the sanctuary, or an animal becoming suddenly aggressive. Two collars and two leashes are mandatory outside our perimeter fence, even when going to the car. We have had scared animals almost slip out of or bite through collars. It is NEVER okay for one person to walk two animals to a nearby vehicle. Radios are an important safety tool and should be on you at all times, as they can reach a couple of miles and could be used to call for extra assistance in the event of an emergency outside the gate.

Allowing the behavior, petting and kissing only encourages them to jump again. This is actually a way in which the animal will "test" you or possibly try to dominate you (or the next volunteer who enters). Not all volunteers are created equal and this behavior is NOT to be encouraged as it can set up a dangerous situation for someone else down the road. An air horn would be an over correction. Turning sideways and ignoring them should be the first corrective action. If that fails then you can try the rake between you. If that fails then leave the enclosure. The animal wants your attention so remove the reward by removing yourself. They will learn very quickly how to behave to keep you there. In the event of a threatening posture then you should absolutely use the air horn first.

The sherriff's office and FWC do NOT need to be called for animals still on SWS property (only possible exception would be the cougar). Other volunteers need to assist so will need to be notified. If guests are on the premise then they need to be put in a safe area where the animal cannot reach them. The perimeter gate can never be compromised. Animals can be locked down in the back. Animals in the front will have the ability to reach the perimeter and may be able to run around the whole outside of the property. Smaller gates may be somewhat helpful as a barrier device.

All hazards should be immediately addressed at the time they are noted. Be careful as to what is used inside the enclosures as poisons for ants or fleas can also harm the animals. Fencing can rip nails or cut skin and needs to be bent down or cut back and reburied. Damaged structures could be rotting boards or protruding screws. Remove or repair any of these that are noted. Vines with orange seed pods are poisonous and should be pulled out when spotted.

If a guest has a medical emergency, several things will need to happen at once. An announcement over the radio will get other volunteers on the way to assist with those tasks. Someone will need to call 9-1-1 and get advanced medical care on the way. The sheriff's office, fire department and EMS will all be coming. Another volunteer will need to leash and move the animals out of the enclosure so that the guest can be treated without stressing the animal. Just imagine Amaya trying to "help" with the medical bag and you'll see why! Someone needs to grab the first aid kit and AED from beside the blue shed. The volunteer that goes out front will need to lead the responders into the facility and to the right enclosure.