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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.