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Minimum Requirements for Prospective Volunteers:

  • Age: Must be at least 18 years old.

  • Health: Current tetanus vaccination.

  • Commitment: Ability to commit to at least one 2-hour shift per week for a minimum of six months.

  • Training: Completion of a video training course.

  • Location: Must live within commuting distance of Rye Brook, NY.

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Expectations for All Volunteers:

  • Wildlife Exposure: Volunteers will work with injured wildlife and should be prepared for occasional exposure to injuries and death.

  • Cleaning Duty: Volunteers must participate in cleaning during every shift, regardless of other tasks.

  • Privacy Policy: Volunteers are not permitted to take photos, videos, or post online without express permission.

  • Experience Requirements: A minimum of 12 cleaning shifts is required before eligibility to bottle feed. 

  • Wildlife Handling: Volunteers must understand that we do not tame, pick up, cuddle, or habituate wildlife to humans.

  • Safety: Volunteers should be aware that bites and scratches from wildlife are likely at some point.

  • Mission: Our facility is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing wildlife back into the wild.

Volunteer Application

How long can you commit to volunteering? (Minimum 6 months required)
Are you able to commit to at least one 2-hour shift per week? (Yes required)
What days/times are you available to volunteer? (Check all that apply) Required
Preferred Time Slot
Are you comfortable handling and cleaning up after wildlife, including feces and food waste? (Yes required)
Are you comfortable performing cleaning tasks such as scrubbing cages, doing laundry, and preparing food? (Yes required)
Please check each box to confirm your understanding of our policies: Required

Please Note:

We are not able to accept every applicant. Selection is based on a variety of factors, including availability, commitment level, and suitability for the role. Our priority is to ensure that our volunteers are a good fit for the needs of our facility and the animals in our care.

If we are unable to offer you a position at this time, please know that this does not reflect on your passion or abilities. We encourage you to reapply in the future or support our mission in other ways, such as through donations, outreach, or attending our educational programs. Thank you for understanding, and we truly appreciate your desire to make a difference in the lives of wildlife!

Thanks for applying to volunteer with us! We'll get back to you soon.

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