When people join The Cape Wildlife Center for a volunteer
orientation session, they're given the opportunity to decide
which activities most suit their interests. Activities in which
volunteers can become involved are described below.
Wildlife Support
Duties: Preparing food for wildlife patients (per
recipes), preparing and cleaning cages, preparing nesting
materials, acquiring and picking up supplies and food, helping
to keep the facility organized, etc.
Time: A minimum of four hours a week, following an
established schedule
Direct Wildlife Care
Duties: Feeding wildlife in rehabilitation, handling
and restraining wildlife
Time: A minimum of four hours per week, following an
established schedule
Rescue and Transport Team
Duties: Go to site where wildlife is in need and
determine if rescue is required—if possible, help the animal
without rescue; if necessary, safely capture and restrain
animal and transport to the Cape Wildlife Center
Time: On call for a few hours at designated times
On-Site Wildlife Assessment
Duties: Go to site where wildlife is in need and
determine if rescue is required, then call in a report to the
Cape Wildlife Center
Time: Variable—on call as needed and available
Administration and Projects
Duties: Varied—can include typing and data entry,
working on newsletters, preparing for seminars, filing
Time: Several hours a week, flexible schedule
Phone Team
Duties: Provide assistance to individuals who call
the Center with wildlife concerns such as human-wildlife
conflicts; an animal in need of rescue; what to do with
injured, orphaned, or distressed wildlife; and referrals to
other groups
Time: A minimum of four hours per week, following an
established schedule
Outdoor Facility Maintenance
Duties: Raking, mowing, trimming shrubs, cleaning up
yard, washing cages, etc.
Time: Several hours a week, flexible schedule
Construction and Maintenance
Team
Duties: Help build and maintain cages and facilities,
help create habitat
Time: As needed—minimum of one day a month (more is
appreciated)
Advocacy
Duties: Varied—can include calling supporters on a
specific wildlife issue, conducting research, preparing for or
assisting with public presentations and informational booths,
assisting with mailings
Time: As needed—minimum of one day a month
