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Wildlife Release Site Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Nebraska Wildlife Rehab
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Release Site Volunteers are those who own/rent large properties (minimum 10 acres, outside city limits) that have suitable living environments for the native Nebraskan wildlife our center rehabilitates, and would be willing to let us release these animals on the property.
These releases could be either Hard Releases, or Soft Releases.
- Hard releases are when the animal is simply set free with no follow-up care required.
- Soft releases involve us setting up a temporary enclosure, possibly up to 8'x8'x6' depending on the animal at the release site, where the Release Site Volunteer will provide fresh food (provided by NWR) and water for the animal(s) while they are in the enclosure. After a predetermined amount of time, set by NWR's Rehab Director, the volunteer will open the enclosure door and start decreasing the amount of food given over the next couple weeks until the animal is fully foraging/eating on its own in their new home enviroment. Once the release is complete and the animal has fully moved out of the enclosure, either NWR staff will come pick up the enclosure or the Release Site Volunteer will keep it on their property to use again in the future. *Soft Release Volunteers (or at least the individual who will be directly caring for the animals) must be Covid vaccinated with a vaccine/booster that has been received within the last 12 months, and be over the age of 18.
All Release Sites will have an on-site visit by our Volunteer Coordinator and possibly other staff members to ensure proper release habitat. *Animals will only be released in habitats suitable for their specific species.
These Release Sites can be anywhere across the state of Nebraska.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://nebraskawildliferehab.org/how-to-help/release-site-volunteers.html
If you have any questions, please feel free to email our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@nebraskawildliferehab.org
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About Nebraska Wildlife Rehab
Location:
9777 M Street, Omaha, NE 68127, US
Mission Statement
To rehabilitate native Nebraska wildlife and migratory birds for return to the wild, to preserve and restore native habitats, and to educate youth and adults about the importance of wildlife and ecosystems by engaging them in projects and activities that contribute to the well-being of our natural environment and inspire them to take action to protect it.
Description
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, Inc. is a non-profit organization of professional wildlife rehabilitators working under permits from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In addition to wildlife rehabilitation, NWRI engages in extensive educational activities and programs for youth and adults.
Volunteer opportunities include Feeding/Cleaning Animals, Diet Prep, Cleaning, Rescuing injured/orphaned animals, and transporting animals to and from our Baldwin Wildlife Center located in Omaha, NE 68127.
*All volunteers must be over the age of 18.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Anywhere in NebraskaAnywhere in Nebraska, NE 68127
(41.2038 ,-96.0539 )
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2025
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GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Site visit ussualy takes about 1.5 hours. Hard releases take under an hour. Soft releases can range in time from 2 weeks to 3 months, depending on the animal(s) getting released.
- Minimum 10 acre property, outside city limits. Volunteer(s) must be over the age of 18. A site-visit by our Volunteer Coordinator is required, and will include a walk of the property and "mini" orientation.