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Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteers
Time Commitments: Year-round opportunity.
April - November is peak season for animal care.
- Long-term Volunteers are required to serve a minimum of 90 hours and commit to two, four-hour shifts each month.
- During the slower months of December – February, Volunteers should maintain at least one four-hour shift each month.
- Summer only Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 90 hours to be completed in no less than a 6 week period of time between the months of May – September.
- Volunteers determine individual monthly availability.
- Interns must commit to a minimum of eight weeks, 120 hours and one, eight-hour shift each week.
Required Skills: Experience in animal care is helpful.
- Volunteers must be able to lift a minimum of 15lbs. and be able to stand for periods of at least 30 minute intervals.
- Volunteers must be able to read, follow instructions and perform simple calculations.
- Dependable transportation is a must.
- Children may volunteer at the Wildlife Rehab Center at the age of 12, with a parent Volunteer. Youth may volunteer independently at age 16 with parental consent, pending approval from the Center’s Supervisor.
- Volunteers must be rabies vaccinated to care for or handle mammals. Vaccinations are available through the Center for approved volunteers. Volunteers must provide proof of rabies vaccinations and/or recent titer records.
- This position may not be suitable for individuals who are immune suppressed.
Training:
- Volunteers must complete formal training sessions required for Wildlife Rehab Center Volunteers, prior to beginning volunteer duties and responsibilities.
- Volunteers should begin duties within a month after completing training.
Interested in becoming a Zoo Volunteer? Fill out our online volunteer application and you will be contacted.