GET INVOLVED

Since 1982, Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has been dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.  We rely on volunteers to help provide quality care to thousands of wild birds and mammals each year at our facility in Longmont.  Most of our volunteers work directly with the wild animals, while others provide invaluable assistance with many other essential tasks.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Animal Care Volunteer -

Animal care volunteers are responsible for feeding, cleaning, and general care of the wildlife admitted to Greenwood.  Specific duties include food preparation, hand feeding baby wildlife, cleaning cages, maintaining a clean hospital environment, feeding animals in outside cages, and other duties as specified by staff supervisors.  We require that animal care volunteers commit to one four-hour shift per week for a minimum of 6 months.

*Winter at Greenwood: Over 75% of our animal patient load comes in between the months of March to October. This is mainly due to the fact that most of the animals that are brought into Greenwood are baby animals. During the winter months we continue to care for any injured or sick adult animals that come in.*

Facility Team Member -

Volunteers are needed to assist with construction and general maintenance of the buildings, caging, and grounds at Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Because of the many patients we see, our caging and buildings receive high use and ongoing maintenance is vital to our success (and greatly appreciated). Special skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical expertise, gardening, tree trimming, and general “handiness” greatly help to enhance our center and provide proper maintenance.

Greenwood’s Ambassadors -

As Greenwood’s Ambassadors, there are several opportunities to share your knowledge and experience on behalf of Greenwood. To check out these opportunities, please "click here"!

Gift and Thrift Store Attendants -

At our thrift store in Boulder, thrift store attendants assist with sorting donated items, maintaining a clean atmosphere, and assisting customers with purchases. More experienced volunteers may be asked to assist with window displays and running the cash register.

Grant Writer-

The grant writer researches, prioritizes, and applies for grants from a wide variety of governmental, private, and public foundations and institutions. Grant writers must possess a willingness to support Greenwood’s mission. Research and writing will be done off-site.

Requirements

• Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age
• Greenwood requests a minimum commitment of 6 months, with hours determined by the needs of the particular program.
• Prospective volunteers are required to attend a new volunteer orientation (see calendar below)
• Greenwood is asking for a $20 donation from all volunteers attending an orientation. This money will fund the publishing of volunteer manuals and other volunteer services.
• Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center volunteers must be self-motivated individuals with a sincere interest in working with wildlife. Attention to detail, a strong desire to learn, and dependability are crucial.

Become a Volunteer 

1. Fill out the volunteer application below and email it to volunteers@greenwoodwildlife.org.

   Volunteer Application

2. Attend a volunteer orientation. The next volunteer orientations will be held:
   • Sunday March 16th 2:00pm
   • Sunday May 4 2:00pm

3. Start training with Greenwood's experienced staff and volunteers and work with our animals!

Did you know...

With the high gas prices today many people don't want to make the drive to our facility. However, the gas you use to get to Greenwood and perform other volunteer services is tax deductible! Talk to a CPA to find out how.

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