Wildlife Rehabilitation volunteers provide routine daily care for injured, sick, and orphaned native wildlife until they are ready for release back into the wild. Volunteer duties include preparation of diets, cleaning cages, admitting patients, feeding animals, answering phones, record keeping, and similar activities related to animal care. In addition, volunteers may have opportunities to participate in special projects, training, and cage building, as well as participating in animal releases.
Face coverings are required to be worn at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in animal wards.
Time Commitments
Volunteers should be available to establish and commit to one six-hour shift on a recurring schedule of the same day and shift time every other week through November. (For example, 2:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. shift every other Friday).
Available Shifts: 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Training
Volunteers will receive a copy of the Wildlife Center’s handbook to review that includes detailed information about duties and responsibilities. Upon successfully completing the onboarding steps outlined below, volunteers will complete a phone interview with the supervisor at the Wildlife Center to determine shift schedules. Participants must be available to begin serving shifts within a month of orientation. (See below for more information)
Age Requirement
Minimum age requirement is 16 years old. Youth between the ages of 12 - 15 years old can volunteer for this assignment with their parent or legal guardian. This adult must complete all required documents, training, and be available to serve alongside the child at each scheduled shift.
Onboarding Timeline to Attend February Orientation
We are excited for you to join our volunteer team in February! To ensure a smooth start, all steps below must be completed as scheduled.
1. Click to submit a Volunteer Interest Form
- Deadline to submit form: February 11
2. Information Session. Hosted Virtually.
- February 18, 19, 20, OR 21 (You will choose ONE date to attend)
3. Orientation. Conducted Virtually.
- February 28 | 2:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m.
- Must complete step 2 to receive the Zoom link to attend
4. Onsite Zoo Visit
- March 7, 10, OR 11 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (You will choose ONE date to attend)
- Must complete step 3 to attend
5. Complete phone interview with Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator to finalize schedules
- To be scheduled the week following onsite Zoo tour
- Must complete step 4 to proceed
6. Begin volunteering!
If you aren’t available complete any of the steps listed above, please check back starting FEBRUARY 12 to review the onboarding timeline to begin your adventure with us in MARCH. If your availability aligns, please submit a Volunteer Interest Form at that time. We can’t wait to see you!
