An Experience AwaitsTake a walk on the wild side at Carolina Raptor Center's Raptor Trail. Our eagles, vultures, hawks, and falcons are waiting to say hello. Check out our calendar for weekly event schedules.More...
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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Care for the Birds and the Environment Wherever you go, there you are. – Confucius Raptor Rescue Team Raptor Rescuers respond to calls about injured raptors. They are trained to retrieve the bird, secure it safely, and transport it to the Raptor Center Medical Facility. Respond to calls from the public about injured birds Observe injured raptor's behavior Retrieve injured raptors Safely transport raptors to the Raptor Center Medical facility Because the birds at CRC are wild animals, we try to limit human and bird interactions. In order to decrease stress on the patients, Raptor Rescuers and staff handle the birds as little as possible. If selected for the program, the new volunteer must attend ONE training at the Raptor Center within one month of acceptance. Upcoming trainings: Thursday, October 14, 6-8 pm Sunday, October 24, 3-5 pm Friday, November 5, 6-8 pm Sunday, November 14, 10am - 12 pm Friday, December 3, 6-8 pm Saturday, December 18, 6-8 pm Due to limitations on staff, individual trainings are not possible at this time. Requirements Snapshot Volunteer Position Raptor Rescuers Openings YES Commitment Required Volunteer shifts happen on an as needed basis Must commit to being "on call" for at least one year Must be able to receive text notifications Text notifications only occur when an injured bird is within your selected area Text notifications happen between the hours of 8am and 5pm, seven days a week Reliable transportation required Raptor Rescue Team Volunteers provide their own equipment for catching injured birds Age Range 16 years old and up Volunteer Fee $30 (pays for training, CRC t-shirt, and nametag) Submit a Raptor Rescue Team Application online HERE. When you submit an application you will receive a confirmation email that your application was received. You will receive a separate email from the Volunteer Manager within five business days on how to set up an interview with CRC Staff. NOTES: Individual short-term adult volunteer commitments are not available at CRC. Please contact Hands on Charlotte, a partner organization, for these types of opportunities. Court ordered community service volunteers are not accepted at this time.
