Carolina Raptor Center


	Section Links »Volunteer »Job Descriptions »Volunteer Spotlight »Past Volunteer Spotlights Download Documents Volunteer application Volunteer newsletter Fun Facts Bald eagles are found along the Carolina coastlines and inland lakes. There are five bald eagles living at Carolina Raptor Center in an aviary the size of half a football field!			Volunteer Come Soar With Us! Be a volunteer at Carolina Raptor Center! There are currently more than 200 volunteers that contribute almost 15,000 hours a year helping to further the mission of Carolina Raptor Center as well as make it a better place for both birds of prey and the visiting public. What Can a Volunteer Do? Volunteers at Carolina Raptor Center do so many things. You can work in our raptor “ER” helping injured raptors become healthy enough to be released back into the wild. You can be a part of the transport or raptor ambulance team and respond to calls by the public regarding injured raptors that need to be picked up and taken to CRC. You can educate the public about birds of prey and how they play a role in conservation as a docent volunteer or an exhibit volunteer. Help us take care of our many resident birds by cleaning cages, feeding them and performing health checks. We also need people to greet visitors in the gift shop as well as ring up purchases. Are you handy and enjoy working outside? We can always use help repairing aviaries and performing other general maintenance around the property. Without the support and time of all of our volunteers Carolina Raptor Center would not the great place it is today! Would you like to join our ever growing group of fantastic volunteers? Apply to join the Volunteer Program. Though there is no fee to join the volunteer program we do encourage new volunteers to become members of CRC. Becoming a member offsets costs associated with the volunteer program. Please note: volunteer jobs working with the birds have a limited number of positions and will depend on availability. Volunteer Requirements Volunteer application » Complete an application and have an interview » Attend a volunteer orientation (orientations are held quarterly) » Attend a formal training session if working in any of the areas where birds are involved. » Commit to the required time commitment for the specific area » Be at least 16 yrs or older 10-15 Year Old Volunteers Volunteer application » Volunteer with an adult at all times as part of a Junior Volunteer Team » Complete an application and have an interview » Attend a volunteer orientation » Allowed to volunteer in all areas except the rehabilitation department. » Attend a formal training session » First three months are a trial period Volunteer Job Descriptions Don’t think you can commit time on a regular basis but still want to volunteer? Or want to volunteer with a scout group, church or community group? Sign up to be a Special Projects Volunteer. We will contact you when we have special workdays and projects. Simply email lbhavnani@carolinaraptorcenter.org or call Louise Bhavnani, Director of Volunteer Services (704-875-6521 ext. 102) with your Name, Phone Number, Address, and if applicable the name of the Organization, number of people interested in volunteering and their ages/grade. Once received, you will be added to our Special Projects List to be contacted as we have opportunities arise. Want to Learn More? Check out our monthly volunteer spotlight Or Check out our latest edition of SOAR, our all Volunteer Newsletters Questions: Contact Louise Bhavnani, Director of Volunteer Services 704/875-6521 x 102 lbhavnani@carolinaraptorcenter.org