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Help Feed Hungry Nestlings & Fledglings - Seasonal Role

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ORGANIZATION: Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary

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Baby Bird Season runs from spring through early summer, and we need dedicated volunteers to help feed and care for nestlings and fledglings. Tasks include feeding every 10-15 minutes, preparing food, changing cages, and making nests. Training and support are provided until you’re confident to work independently. This is a rewarding, hands-on role for those ready to commit to a tight feeding schedule and make a real difference.

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  • Thu May 01, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM EST - Spots available: 2
    Shifts are in 2 hour increments between 9am and 7pm, shift sign up is available on Timecounts.

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About Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary

Location:

119 Doe Drive, Hubert, NC 28539, US

Mission Statement

A. To provide a wildl animal facility for the rescue, treatment, and release of sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife; B. To educate the public about and to promote understanding of the local wildlife and their habitats; C. To increase awareness of and appreciation for the value of wildlife and the environment, and to protect these natural resources; D. To promote the highest standards in all activities of the wildlife rehabilitator profession; E. To promote networking, communication, and cooperation among rehabilitators, wildlife organizations, and facilities on local, statewide, and national levels.

Description

Wildlife Sanctuary specializing in rehabilitation care and treatment of small mammals, songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds, and reptiles. Provides orphan care for babies and eventual release back in to the wild. Provides educational programs and presentations to schools, youth and civic groups, and libraries, relating to native local wildlife, ecology, environment, natural resources, and backyard habitat creation. Serves as a learning center to provide experience in hands-on rehabilitation skills to new rehabilitators, or those interested in earning their mandatory hours of experience and training. Provides a sanctuary home to certain non-releasable waterfowl and domestic waterfowl waiting for adoption.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Environment
Seniors
Animals, Environment, Seniors

WHEN

Thu May 01, 2025 - Wed Jul 30, 2025
09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary119 Doe DriveHubert, NC 28539

(34.73608,-77.20838)
 

SKILLS

  • Veterinary
  • Habitat Restoration
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2-3 hours per week if possible, less time is also acceptible
  • Must commit to a strict feeding schedule—every 10–15 minutes, up to 14 hrs/day. Able to follow instructions, work independently after training, and handle physical tasks like cage cleaning and food prep. Training provided.

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