Assist in the rehabilitative care of sick and/or injured raptors (eagles, hawks, owls, vultures, etc). This requires handling raptors, assisting with treatment, preparing food, cleaning, caring for our avian ambassadors, and more. Training and safety equipment will be provided.
- No prior experience necessary.
- 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 be comfortable working in direct contact with live birds of prey.
- Must be comfortable preparing thawed mice, rats, quail, etc.
- Must be aware that euthanasia is a component of any wildlife rehabilitation in the USA and required by state and federal laws in certain circumstances. There aren't any "no-kill" wildlife rehabilitators; that applies to domestic animals only.
- Minimum commitment of 1 shift or 4 hrs per month. Shifts vary between 1-4 hrs depending on the number of animals and the number of volunteers.
- Must wear closed-toe shoes.
- We have 2 facilities: the one listed below in Iowa City (indoor), and 2257 Sugar Bottom Rd. NE, Solon 52333 (outdoor)
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.)
