This Volunteer Opportunity is Currently Not Being Recruited.
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 holding enclosures, admitting patients, feeding animals, answering phones, record keeping, and similar duties, 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.
