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Join Our Team
Team members and volunteers are a necessary part of CWCC. They give us the ability to continue to grow and save as many animals as possible!
"Act as if what you do makes a difference...it does." - William James
Rehabilitation Apprenticeship
Want to become a wildlife rehabilitator? This position is for you! In NC, new rehabbers are required to apprentice with licensed rehabilitators for 1 year. Apprentices will learn the basics of intake, medication, feeding, formula, diet and so much more. They will also work to help run the Center by assisting with daily care of in-house patients and Center tasks.
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Hotline Volunteer
Hotline volunteers answer our hotline on the computer from the comfort of their own home. Hotline staff will sign in from their own computers and access the hotline through an online website. Volunteers are expected to show up for their four hour shift every week. While this does not require hands on with the animals, hotline volunteers directly save wildlife by being quick to answer and guide calls.
Our current hotline volunteers love this "rewarding" position. If interested, please fill out the form linked below.
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*Must be knowledgeable on using a computer and have reliable internet service.
Internship
This is a great program for those looking to enter into the competitive field of animal care as well as someone who is passionate about getting hands on experience with wildlife. This position focuses primarily on wildlife husbandry, assisting with the daily tasks of keeping our patients fed, warm, safe, clean and enriched as well as making sure the Wildlife Center is maintained to keep our rehabilitation process running efficiently. Great for students or those who want to do a deep dive into wildlife rehabilitation.
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Wildlife Transportation
Many times, animals need help and the caller cannot drive to us. Animals will need picked up and brought to our center in Iron Station, NC. Transporters will be notified of an animal needing assistance through our transporter WhatsApp group. Must be rabies vaccinated to pick up rabies vector species. Transporters should have basic materials like welding gloves, a carrier or crate, spare blankets and towels.
Become an On-site Volunteer
Our requirements for volunteers is that they have a huge heart for wildlife and are able to commit to our mission. We are looking for dedication, passionate, responsible and reliable individuals. No previous animal experience needed. We ask that you are willing to go above and beyond for our wildlife patients, can work well in a team and are able to commit to a once a week shift from March-October.