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Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary. Welcome to. Jungle Friends Co-Founders Samantha & Charlotte. Care Staff. Chance French – Sanctuary Manager
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Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary Welcome to
Care Staff Chance French – Sanctuary Manager Chance has over 13 years of experience working with primates in sanctuaries across North America and has served on the Board of APES, a project of the Conservation Trust. He has also been published in Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare. Lindsey Jean – Callitrichid Manager Lindsey has been working at Jungle Friends since Sept. 2012. Before coming to the sanctuary, she worked for 4 years as an animal keeper at the Virginia Living Museum and volunteered there 4 years prior. Kat Contento – Caregiver Kat attended the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo here in Gainesville prior to working at Jungle Friends. She has a passion for animal health and nutrition and continuously researches best practices for primate diet and husbandry.
Care Staff Kendra Buchanan – Lead Vet Tech 6 years experience as a veterinary technician, 5 working with primates at the University of Michigan in their laboratory animal department. Kendra was in charge of the health, enrichment and socialization of all primates. She also spent 8 months at a Primate Rescue Center in Indonesia as the lead Veterinary Technician. Micah DiSalvo – Vet Tech Micah is a current UF student but has been working as a vet tech for 8 years in Virginia, Maryland, and Florida. She plans on graduating from UF in May of 2014 with a degree in Biology with a pre-veterinary emphasis. Shannon Smith – Mr. Fix-it Shannon has been volunteering as the Handy Man here at the sanctuary since 2002. He has a Masters in Soil and Water Science, but most importantly (to Jungle Friends) he used to be a Maytag Man. Shannon has been instrumental in fixing anything and everything here for the monkeys and humans.
Administrative Staff Sara Smith – Executive Assistant, Board of Directors Sara has been active at Jungle Friends since 2001, first as a volunteer and since 2005 as staff. Prior to Jungle Friends. Sara operated her own clock and watch repair business for 30 years. She has a B.A. from the University of Michigan, where she studied computer programing. Elizabeth Fried – Bookkeeper, Board Chair Elizabeth is a wildlife rehabber and has dedicated her life to helping animals in need and has been actively involved with many non-profit organizations for more than 20 years. Elizabeth has over 21 years experience working in finance and works full time as Director of Finance for Regenerative Biologics, Inc. a 501(C)(3) in Gainesville, Florida. Adrienne Martin – Office Manager Adrienne has been at Jungle Friends since Sept. 2013. She has a B.S. in politics from Northern Arizona University and has over 10 years experience in the non-profit sector. Bri Fried – Office Intern Senior at P.K. Yonge DRS. Began volunteering at Jungle Friends before starting a year-long internship in the office. She is active in her school and was awarded the 2012-2013 Biology Award, and the 2010-2014 A/B Honor Roll. She enjoys rescuing animals and has been a cheerleader all her life.
Board of Directors Susan Schneider – Vice President Susan has been on the Jungle Friends Board of Directors since 1997. She is a businesswoman in Las Vegas and owns her own company. She has remained active at Jungle Friends. Elizabeth Fried – Chair Elizabeth is a wildlife rehabber and has dedicated her life to helping animals in need and has been actively involved with many non-profit organizations for more than 20 years. She serves on the Board of Directors for Jungle Friends as Treasure. Helene Goldson – Secretary Helene is a 25-year veteran of marketing and communications in both corporate and non-profit settings, Helene contributes her marketing expertise, photography and writing skills to Jungle Friends fundraising and outreach efforts. Helene works full-time as Assistant Vice President at Tower Hill Insurance Group. Beverly Keene – Treasurer Beverly has been an active volunteer at Jungle Friends since 2011. After 46 years as a registered nurse, Beverly retired and is now the head of the Jungle Friends Grants Committee. She has a Masters in Nursing from the University of Washington and an MBA from Nova University. Kari Bagnall – President Kari is the Founder and Executive Director of Jungle Friends and has been an active member at the sanctuary since it’s inception in 1997.
Board of Directors Sara Smith – Director Sara has been active at Jungle Friends since 2001, first as a weekly volunteer and since 2005 as staff. Prior to Jungle Friends, Sara owned and operated her own clock and watch repair business for 30 years. She has a B.A. from the University of Michigan, where she studied computer programing. Sara is currently the Assistant to the Executive Director. Donna Hansell – Director Donna has been an active member of the Jungle Friends community for over 10 years. She has a B.S. from the University of California and a M.A. from Atlantic University in Virginia. Mary Anne Norris – Director Mary Anne is the newest member of the Jungle Friends board but has been volunteering at the sanctuary for 7 years, and 1 year as the special needs coordinator.. She has a B. S. in Business Administration from Samford University and a Masters in International Economics from the University of South Carolina. She currently works as a Privacy Auditor for the UF. Claude Leasure – Director A Florida native, Claude has been active at Jungle Friends for over 10 years, first volunteering before joining the Board 3 years ago. He has a BSBA in Operations Research and a MA degree in Management of Information Systems. Claude has been running his family-owned business, Specialty Fence, for the past forty years.
The Jungle Friends Canines Peto Nike Jackie Potter Lu Lu
The Jungle Friends Parrots Pooh Chester Emma Cornelius & Harley Gabby
Diabetic Monkeys It is important for everyone to know which monkeys are diabetic Gizmo Sr. Baby Rosie Anna Teto Murphy Connie Pipperoo Wendell Buddie Cosmo Tessa Meko George
Our Toothless Wonders & Geriatrics George Gini Rose Coco Mikki Ebi Micky Kooda Puchi ChiChi Joni Bongo Katie Scarlett Travis Jimmy
Jungle Friends Family Commune • Jungle Friends is made up of mostly monkeys and the few humans. • Work is hard, and days off can be scarce. When you think you have done all you can do, you will be asked to do more. • We are a selfless group who is dedicated to bettering the lives of others. • Our day usually begins with sunrise and ends with sunset. • We let others know when we are leaving the property, when we will not be at dinner and if we will be out late. • The only thing constant - is change!
Caregiver Living Areas Bunkhouse Volunteer Center • You are responsible for keeping your communal & personal space clean and tidy. • Beds made, dressers clear of clutter, dishes washed and put away and porches clean. • Heat kept at 68* F, and during the summer a/c at 78*F. • Use dryer only when it is raining. • Do not hoard food or let it turn into a science project in your fridge! • Friends stay with friends (plastic containers). • Please keep things clean - a clean sanctuary is a happy sanctuary!
Why should I make my bed? Nothing makes a bedroom look cleaner faster than a made bed. Making a bed brings some order to the beginning of the day & a sense of accomplishment. The number one easiest thing you can do to make yourself happier is to simply make your bed. A made bed helps keep your feet warm - good for people who don’t wear socks to bed. It reduces the chance of bedbugs…..ok I don’t actually know if this is true.
Where is the No-Smoking Section? Everywhere! If caught smoking, on or off site, you will be asked to leave immediately! And please don’t chew, yuck!
No alcoholic beverages on property! I hate it when this happens!
On-Site Clinic Whenever possible we treat the monkeys here at the sanctuary.
Diet Preparation – Rainforest Cafe Dry food storage and biscuit bowl preparation.
Munchkinland Diet preparation area for marmosets… and tamarins – AKA Munchkins & several parrots.
Jody’s Jungle Diet preparation area for the squirrel monkeys.
Cold Stuff Where we prepare diets and ‘The Slider’ is where the food ready for diets is kept.
Jungle Friends Vehicles • No driving permitted without a drivers license. • Vehicles are insured only for JF business. • Drive safe and slow around sanctuary… animals crossing. • YOU break it, YOU buy it. • Special permission required for use. In less than one year, our truck was in three accidents!
Ten-Day Trial • If you have not completed your trial, you will complete it during the first 10 days of your internship. • The trial means that you will be trained for 2 days in each area i.e. 2 days w/ capuchins & spiders, 2 days w/ birds, 2 days w/ squirrels, 2 days w/ marmosets & tamarins. When appropriate. • Once completed, we will determine where you fit best during your internship.
Apprenticeships • Apply after a four-month successful internship. • Learn everything you need to know about running a sanctuary. • One-year commitment required.
Dress Code • Wear shoes that COMPLETELY cover your feet. No sandals in the monkey yard. • Rain gear when it rains, and it rains a lot in Florida. • Wear boots for rainy weather, and to protect you from fire ants and snakes. • Pockets, belt loops and work gloves are recommended. • Jewelry, hats, sunglasses, cameras & radios are frequently stolen by the monkeys. If a monkey gets your stuff, it belongs to them. • Do not listen to music using earplugs while you are working, you can’t hear the humans or the monkeys!
What if I wear socks?? Not only is it a fashion faux pas, it is also not acceptable here at JF.
Boots are just EASIER! Benefits of BOOTS: You can make a statement with your boots! Easy on, Easy off. Ants have trouble getting in - Snakes will find it hard to bite through - Heavy & sharp objects, will not penetrate - Protection against rain and puddles - You will secure success for leaving with all your toes at the end of your internship!
Radios • Everyone will be allocated a radio, this radio will be your responsibility. • You are responsible for any and all damage to your radio. • Have a radio on you at all times - even at night. • Turn the radio off to charge. • Speak clearly and articulately through the radio to be understood. • Always be listening to the radio, even if it is not for you. • If someone asks a question, even if its not directed at you, provide an answer if you know the answer & no one else is responding. • Radio checks are done first thing & we radio our tasks when starting & finishing: Route 1 diet bowls are going out, Munchkins are fed, etc. (First radio transmission is “checking –in”). Tracey! Do you copy? Tracey? (If the radio is the proper distance, we will be able to hear you. Too close and your voice will be muffled, too far and it wont be loud enough). This is Tracey, I copy
Grievance and Complaint Resolution Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary is the only home for the monkeys living here. It is our intent to ensure that their home is as harmonious and stress free as possible for them. This is a gossip free environment. The Employee/Intern attempts to resolve the complaint as close to the source as possible. This level is quite informal and verbal. Try to resolve the issue among yourselves. If the matter is not resolved: The Employee/Intern notifies the appropriate supervisor (Chance) as to the substance of the grievance and states the remedy sought. Discussion should be held among employee/intern, supervisor and any other relevant party. The agreements/conclusions reached at this meeting will be documented and signed by all parties. If the matter is still not resolved: The Supervisor must refer the matter to the Founder/Executive Director. The Supervisor will forward to the Executive Director any additional information thought relevant. The Executive Director will provide a response to the Employee/Intern. The Executive Director will also communicate with any other parties involved or deemed relevant. To see the complete policy, please refer to page 10 of the Jungle Friends Handbook.
Day Off and Cook Night • We try to give everyone a day off to relax & clean personal & communal space. On this day you can run errands, see sights, visit other sanctuaries, etc. • Everyone who lives on site participates in cooking a vegan communal meal once a week. • Day off and cook night can be on the same day: ~bring your special bowls (these are the white and black bowls). ~the Volunteer Center needs to be cleaner than you found it, making sure floors are swept and mopped, bathroom is clean with soap and clean towel, and make the kitchen sparkle!
Spring and Summer Schedule 6:30 - Feed & Medicate monkeys. 9:30 - Staff Meeting 10:00 - Morning chores 2:00 - Afternoon Chores 7:00 - Dinner Break * The key is Flexibility, everything is subject to change. Depending on your assigned hours, these tasks may not correlate with the times above.
Winter and Fall Schedule 7:30 - Feed & Medicate monkeys. 10:30 - Staff Meeting 10:00 - Morning chores 2:00 - Afternoon Chores 6:00 - Dinner Break *The key is Flexibility, everything is subject to change. Depending on your assigned hours, these tasks may not correlate with the times above.
Vegans to Volunteers Initiative • Combining our primary mission to help monkeys with our passion to promote a compassionate vegan lifestyle to help all animals… Volunteer Weekend Schedule 10 am - 2 pm Volunteer Time 2 pm - 4 pm Vegan Lunch and Tour 4 pm - 6 pm Monkey Chores 7pm- 10pm Vegan Snacks followed by Earthlings screening *Be sure to watch the members in your group. *Wear your intern shirt.
Heat Checks • Thermostats turn heat lamps on at 60 degrees. Space heaters are turned on manually. • Perform heat checks at 62 degrees and below, and every four hours - more frequently in freezing temps. • At 40 degrees and below, marmosets, tamarins and squirrels are locked inside. • Heat checks are performed by 1 caregiver/apprentice and intern. • Caregiver/apprentice checks heat lamps and heaters, interns make notes on heat check log.
Disease Transmission • Always wash your hands when entering or leaving a building. • Squirrel monkeys, marmosets and tamarins are more susceptible to disease. • Never go from squirrel monkeys or spider monkeys to Munchkinland, you must take a full body shower, wash your hair, and change into fresh clothes. • Munchkin laundry washed in the pink “ML” washer at Washateria and hung up on the small line outside Washateria (pink tape around poles), then taken back to Munchkinland immediately. • All other laundry to be washed in the green washing machines at Washateria and hung on the clothes line by Cold Stuff – the longer line.
Hazards Hoses need to be coiled to be useful in an emergency situation. Be sure to clear all debris after cleaning habitats, trip hazards!
Disaster Preparedness • Hurricanes • Freezing Temps • Floods • Fires • Power Outage • Electrical Safety • Monkey Escapes
Emergencies • Monkey Screaming- Go to source of screaming and radio situation. End fights by forking, spraying w/ hose, or fighting with another person. Bring bait just in case (grapes, bananas, soda). • Monkey Escape- Radio location and name of monkey. Try using bait to lure back into habitat. • Monkey Bites- Do not panic. Wash under cold water for 15 minuets. Use antibiotic cream. ER if necessary.
