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Do you have a wild side?

We have many opportunities for you to share your time and talents with the Wildlife Center and our community!

Volunteer Application

Get Involved!

From working on-site with animal care and facility upkeep to helping at community events and education programs, there are lots of fulfilling ways to make a difference.  We are open 7 days a week and have flexible shifts available to work within your schedule.

Because we rely so heavily on support from our volunteer team, we ask you make a 6-month commitment to volunteering with us, as well as coming on a regular, weekly basis for all on-site assignments (denoted with *).  All other assignments are considered on-call, as events and other activities arise.

Due to the nature of our permits volunteers must be 16 or older to volunteer with the WCNC.  Volunteers 16-18 must be accompanied by a chaperone.

Birds of a Feather Release

“Releasing animals back into the wild is a magical experience. I am endlessly grateful for this opportunity to learn and experience these epic animals. I guess you can say I’ve been bit by the wildlife bug, and I have every intention of continuing this fulfilling and eventful work.”

Kim Woods

Animal Care Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We couldn’t do it without you!

Activities:

  • Prepare diets
  • Feed patients
  • Assist staff with medical procedures as needed
  • Clean and reset animal enclosures
  • Cleaning, laundry, and other housekeeping tasks as needed in the clinic

 

Commitment:

  • Minimum of one shift per week (4 hours)
  • Same time, same day every week
  • Occasional time off can be accommodated with advance notice
  • Commitment of at least six months

 

Onboarding: 

  • Volunteer orientation (held once per month)

Activities:

  • Clean enclosures
  • Diet preparation
  • Observe / assist in training sessions
  • Assist with record keeping
  • Review trail camera footage
  • Assist with enclosure maintenance and special projects
  • General daily cleaning of work areas

 

Commitment:

  • Minimum of one shift per week (4 hours)
  • Same time, same day every week
  • Occasional time off can be accommodated with advance notice
  • Commitment of at least one year

Activities:

  • landscaping
  • enclosure maintenance and repair
  • property maintenance and trail maintenance  

 

Commitment:

  • One four hour shift per month
  • Shift days/time are flexible, but do need to be prearranged with center staff 
  • Commitment of at least one year

Activities:

  • Staff tables at area events, sharing the work that WCNC does 

 

Commitment:

  • Sign up for event tabling as needed throughout the calendar year, at least two events per year 
  • Commitment of at least one year

Activities:

  • Transport injured, orphaned, or ill wildlife to the Wildlife Center of the North Coast

 

Commitment:

  • On an as-needed basis 
  • Volunteers must be willing and able to sign up for and use an online messaging system
  • Reliable transportation required

Activities:

  • Answer phone and assist public with wildlife concerns
  • Facilitate messaging around wildlife transport to the center 

 

Commitment:

  • Minimum of one shift per week (4 hours)
  • Same time, same day every week
  • Occasional time off can be accommodated with advance notice
  • Commitment of at least six months

Please email volunteer@coastwildlife.org with questions about volunteering.

Apply to volunteer today!

Apply here & someone will follow up by email. Thanks for supporting wildlife!

Volunteer Application

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