Travel to rendezvous locations to pick up a raptor (eagles, hawks, owls, vultures, etc) in distress and transport it to our clinic. This may require capturing and handling the raptor. Training and safety equipment will be provided.
- No prior experience necessary.
- Requires a valid driver's license.
- Requires a good driving record.
- Requires a vehicle that can accommodate two foot tall box.
- Must be at least 18 years old. Minors must have a parent/guardian present at all times and may not have direct contact with animals.
- Must wear closed-toed shoes if handling live raptors.
- Minimum commitment of one pick up or four hours per month.
- Other volunteer opportunities include marketing, fundraising, communication, construction, and legal expertise.
We may not check this website for correspondence, so please contact us directly at help@theraregroup.org, The RARE Group / PO Box 2947 / Iowa City, Iowa 52244-2947, or (319) 248-9770. Submit the following volunteer application: irp.cdn-website.com/37741447/files/uploaded/RARE-Volunteer-Application-423dca07.pdf. (If this link doesn't work, you can download it from our website - theraregroup.org/volunteer.)