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Rescue. Rehabilitate. Release
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Wildlife Response, Inc. is a distinctive 501c3 volunteer organization devoted solely to the care of orphaned, injured, and displaced native wildlife. We are dedicated to increasing awareness of wildlife rehabilitation to the public. Our organization depends primarily upon the private donations for its programs and services.
The Wildlife Response and Rehabilitation Center will be a centrally located facility where citizens, animal control officers and other agencies can drop off wildlife. In addition, the Center will provide a redistribution center for animals to be triaged, and then sent to permitted-based wildlife rehabilitators for care. The Center is expected to open in 2025.
Volunteering
Volunteer Services Coordinator
| Location | Hampton Roads, VA |
| Great For | Minumum age 18 |
| Date | Ongoing |
| Description |
The Volunteer Services Coordinator (VSC) will work in cooperation with the Director of Membership & Volunteer Services and other members of our leadership team to determine the volunteer needs of the organization. He/she will create and execute a plan to recruit, train, and support volunteers. The VSC will work under the direction of the Director of Membership & Volunteer Services to develop and maintain a strong volunteer program. Specific responsibilities of both positions include: -Insuring that all volunteers are approved for our various programs |
| Skills |
The ideal candidates should be an enthusiastic team player able to work effectively with both leadership and volunteers. |
Rescue & Transport Services Volunteer
| Location | Hampton Roads, VA |
| Great For | Anyone 18 years and up, 55+, Groups (any size) |
| Date | Ongoing |
| Description |
Our Rescue & Transprt Services Committee (RRTS) is looking for individuals able to provide transport to and from various locations to our permitted wildlife rehabilitators and rescue volunteers to collect wildlife from situations where wildlife is in need of immediate help. RRTS volunteers are most needed during spring and summer months, during and after natural disasters, and as needed during the winter.
This is On-call duty. Volunteers will be available for emergency pick-ups and/or rescues as needed.
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| Skills |
Qualified Individuals must:: * Have valid drivers license * Have reliabletransportation * Have automobile and health insurance * Have a flexible schedule when "on call" * Be able to navigate the Hampton Roads area using maps, gps, or internet assisted directions * Be abile to work independently and self-schedule Individuals Should:: have cell phone or other means of being immediately available, have up to date Tetnus Vaccine, and be willing to obtain a VDGIF Category 4 permit.
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Member Services Coordinator
| Location | Hampton Roads, VA |
| Great For | Minimum age 18 |
| Date | Ongoing |
| Description |
The Membership Services Coordinator(MSC) will collaborate with the Director of Membership and Volunteer Services (DMVS) to set membership goals, objectives, and plans to recruit new members, retain current members, determine member benefits, and develop an effective Membership Committee. Other duties will include administrative tasks, and assisting other leadership members as needed |
| Skills & Requirements |
Computer skills: Microsoft Access*, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher*, Microsoft Outlook* Microsoft Word (*recommended but not required) |
Rescue & Transport Services - Tree Climber
| Location | Hampton Roads, VA |
| Great For | Minimum age 18 |
| Date | Ongoing |
| Description |
During the spring and summer months, Wildlife Response reunites hundreds of baby wild animals with their parents. Animals are triaged, their homes and parents found, they are reunited, and then monitored to make sure that they are being cared for after replacement. Experienced Tree Climbers are needed to help replace wildlife (primarily birds of prey) in hard to reach nests. Most work is done in 60-120' tall Pine Trees, occasionally in windy situations. Work primarily done in late winter to late spring. |
| Skills |
Professional Skills: Experience with tree climbing and own climbing equipment mandatory. Must have own equipment, including methods that do not use tree spikes. Training will be provided for wildlife handling. |
Hotline Services Volunteer
| Location | Hampton Roads, VA |
| Great For | 55+, Groups (any size) |
| Date | Ongoing |
| Description |
Wildlife Response's most important program is our 24/7 Hotline. This hotline is responsible for providing the public with a source of information and contact with licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators. Nearly 11,000 calls a year come through this service, with the majority of calls coming into the system from the spring to fall. While most of the calls come from the Hampton Roads area, we do receive calls from other areas of Virginia as well as other localities across the United States. Volunteers will receive comprehensive training and Hotline Manual, and a monitor a 5 hour shift. You will be answering questions about animals and the environment, and directing individuals with injured/orphaned wildlife to local Wildlife Rehabilitators. Shifts are: 8am - 1pm, 1pm - 6pm, 6pm - 11pm. |
| Skills |
Communication Skills: Knowledge of wildlife helpful, but not required as we provide training. Good telephone etiquette essential. |