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 about your interest in joining our volunteer team and being part of our Zoo community. We offer multiple onboarding cycles to help match varying schedules.
To attend the February Orientation, all onboarding steps listed below must be completed within the designated timeframes to ensure a smooth and successful start.
If your schedule doesn’t allow you to complete these steps at this time, additional opportunities will continue through the coming months. Beginning February 12th, you’ll be able to view the onboarding timeline for the March orientation.
We appreciate your interest and look forward to connecting with you when the timing is right!
Step 1: Volunteer Interest Form
Click to submit a Volunteer Interest Form
- Deadline to submit form: February 11
Step 2: Information Session
Information Sessions will be conducted virtually.
- February (You will choose ONE date to attend)
- Wednesday, February 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Saturday, February 21 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Step 3: Orientation
Orientations will be conducted virtually.
- Must complete step 2 to receive the Zoom link to attend
- February
- Saturday, February 28 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Step 4: Onsite Zoo Visit
Onsite Zoo Visit
- Must complete step 3 to attend
- March (You will choose ONE date to attend)
- Saturday, March 7 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, March 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, March 11 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Step 5: Phone Interview
Complete a phone interview with Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator to finalize schedules
- Must complete step 4 to proceed
- Interviews will be scheduled the week after the Zoo tours have been completed
Step 6: Begin Volunteering!
After all onboarding steps have been completed, you can begin volunteering
