Creating Wonder In Children And AdultsCatch wonder by the tail with our formal and informal education programs. Children 3 to 93 will delight the science and natural history of 38 raptor species and how they have inspired human invention.More...
Conserving Birds One At A TimeStaff and volunteers at this hidden hospital in the woods treats over 900 injured and orphaned birds a year – more than any other US raptor center. Over 70% are released back into the wild!More...
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Help support raptors! ADULT VOLUNTEERING Make an impact in the lives of raptors, as well as your community. CRC is looking for committed, caring, and hard-working individuals that are searching for volunteer opportunities to help with wildlife conservation. Docent - Educate visitors about raptors Rehabilitation Volunteer - Assist in our raptor medical facility Resident Bird Care Volunteer - Care for the birds that are permanent residents of CRC Aviary Caretaker Volunteer - Ensure enclosures for resident and patient birds are safe and clean. Raptor Rescue Team - Respond to calls about injured raptors and transport the injured bird to CRC Property Volunteers - Landscape the grounds of CRC and assist with the maintenance of our structures Please click on a link above to find out more about each program, what openings are available, and how to apply. GENERAL DETAILS Openings become available as they are needed If you do not see an opening you are looking for, please check back frequently Please read requirements for each program carefully before applying. All participants must be at least 16 years old at the time of service Some areas require the candidate to be at least 18 years of age. If you are under the age of 16, please check our Youth Volunteers page for opportunities The minimum commitment of service is 1 year due to the amount of training involved in each area To be accepted, a candidate must successful complete the following: Online application Interview with CRC Staff Training within one month of acceptance NOTES: Individual, short-term, adult volunteer commitments are not available at CRC. Please contact Share Charlotte, a partner organization, for these types of opportunities. Court ordered community service volunteers are also not accepted at this time. By allowing wildlife to retain their natural instincts, we show respect for their lives. Because of this, volunteers have very limited physical contact with the raptors. Instead, they support the birds by educating visitors and caring for the birds in a hands off fashion.
