Transportation (or marketing, fundraising, communication, construction, legal expertise)

Get Connected Icon Get Connected Icon ongoing
Get Connected Icon Whenever you are available and there is a raptor that needs assistance

Description

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.)

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible

Location

Get Connected Icon 3305 Hwy 1 SW
Unit 29A
Iowa City, IA  52240