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Make a difference for Northern California’s wildlife
Do You Love Wildlife?
Shasta Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc. (SWRR) needs your help to protect and care for the wild animals who play such an important role in our local ecosystems. Shasta Wildlife is always in need of hard-working, dedicated volunteers who love nature and the animals who comprise it, as volunteers make it possible for our organization to give so many sick, injured, and orphaned animals their second chance at a wild life.
Working with Wildlife
Each Spring, an average of 1,000 animals are brought into the Center by caring individuals and families. Many of these are baby birds for whom volunteers are always needed to provide comprehensive, on-site care. We require a serious commitment during the baby bird season (April through August).
SWRR volunteers wanting to work with wildlife are required to begin their journey by working at our Center during our busy baby bird season. They need to arrive for their shifts on time and work a minimum of one shift per week (four hours) to provide sufficient care for the baby birds and injured wildlife convalescing at our Center.
The work is highly rewarding and the experience is one which few people ever get a chance to have and which our volunteers never forget! Most of our volunteers start out doing animal care. This includes preparing food, feeding, and cleaning.
As volunteers gain experience, they often take on further responsibilities including working with birds of prey, mammals, waterfowl, and other more labor-intensive species.
Volunteer Opportunities
Helping Hands Team
Helping Hands volunteers may participate in tasks such as landscaping, painting, maintenance, and crafting treats and “furniture” for the animals.
Tech Team
Tech team volunteers are tech savvy people interested in helping with our website, newsletters, photography, graphic design, digitizing, and other work where you can share your knowledge and gain new experiences.
Visiting Angels
Passing through our area? Have a group who like to do good deeds? This may be the volunteering experience for your team!
Ready to Help?
Whether you have a few hours a week or want to make a bigger commitment, there’s a place for you at Shasta Wildlife. Get in touch and we’ll help you find the right fit.