Wildlife Animal Care Volunteer

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We're looking for individuals interested in helping our staff with routine wildlife care, in an animal hospital setting. Animal Care volunteer duties include: diet preparation, animal handling, cage cleaning, dishes, laundry and general clinic duties. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and able to commit to one 4-5 hour shift per week for a minimum of six months. Volunteers will receive approximately 16 hours of detailed training prior to assuming their scheduled shift. This position is an excellent opportunity for parents with children in school, retirees, teachers, college students and nature lovers.

Wildlife In Need Center is a non-profit that provides free wildlife rehabilitation to over 3,000 native Wisconsin animals each year with the goal of releasing them back to the wild. We also present educational programs about wildlife utilizing non-releasable education animals. Our staff and volunteers answer approximately 10,000 phone calls a year regarding wildlife and wildlife situations. To read more about our organization and to complete an online application, visit our website at: www.helpingwildlife.org. We'd love to hear from you!