Volunteer
Volunteer with us!
Our volunteers work independently around the center doing various tasks. In order to maintain our high amount of animals rescued, volunteers are essential to do tasks that involve the maintenance, cleanliness and overall running of the wildlife center. This is an unpaid volunteer position (not an internship). While the opportunity for learning about wildlife rehabilitation will be constant, this position does not shadow the rehab staff unless specified by them. Opportunities to progress in the volunteer position will be available for dedicated volunteers.
Job Description:
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Volunteers assist with the ongoing maintenance tasks of the center and support CWCC staff in duties when assigned. Duties may include:
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Cleaning up after animal procedures
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Creating animal enrichment projects
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Organizing of the center’s medical material, enrichment materials, enclosures, ect. Collecting natural foods from the center’s grounds
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Setting up animal enclosures
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Preparing animal diets
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Cleaning and sanitizing unoccupied cages
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Animal Laundry
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Assistance with building new enclosures
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Sanitizing and cleaning of center area
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Help in the produce garden
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And many more!!
Time Requirements
We require a minimum time commitment of 12 weeks, 1 day a week, a 4-6 hour shift depending on volunteer schedule and the center’s needs. Volunteers are extremely important in the functioning of the wildlife center. It is important to be dependable with shift coverage so that CWCC can operate to the highest level.
All completed applications with resumes and cover letters can be emailed to