Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world
– Desmond TutuThank you for your interest in our organization and in helping wildlife!
At WRCNEF there are many opportunities for volunteers to learn about the urban wildlife found in Northeast Florida, while helping them recover from injuries, illnesses, and the trauma of being orphaned.
We rescue approximately 3,000 animals per year, and we depend on large numbers of reliable volunteers to keep the organization running.
We cannot continue in our life-saving work without YOU!
By making sure that we have enough volunteers scheduled to cover all tasks and shifts, we know the animals will have the care they need and deserve.
Our facility is in operation 7 days a week, with a variety of shifts to choose from, depending on the volunteer position. With so many diverse opportunities, you can find the right job for you!
We require a serious commitment in all the jobs, to make sure that these animals survive. The work is hard, but rewarding. The experience is one most people will never have and one that our volunteers will never forget!
Please Note: You must be at least 17 years old to volunteer with us.
Volunteer Opportunities
Wildlife Center Caretaker
Working at our Wildlife Center in St. Augustine, caretakers are busiest in spring and summer when we receive thousands of orphaned animals as well as injured adults.
Caretakers are responsible for feeding cleaning, and general care of the wildlife such as food preparation, cleaning cages, maintaining a clean environment, refreshing food and water in outdoor enclosures, and other duties as specified by staff supervisors.
Animal experience not required, we provide on-the-job training.
Animal Transportation
WRCNEF receives calls 7 days a week, 24 hours a day concerning wild animals in need of help. You would help us respond to those calls by picking up contained animals and transporting them to the drop-off point or Wildlife Center.
These animals may be sick, injured, or displaced. This is a critical position; if we cannot get the animals, we cannot help them.
Foster Caretaker
These special off-site volunteers care for small animals such as squirrels or opossums at their home to care for them when they are very young.
We also have a program for students in both college and high school who need to obtain hours. If you need service hours, please let us know during your interview. You must be at least 17 years old to volunteer with us.
Supply Collection/Transportation
WRCNEF relies on donations of goods such as produce, supply collection, and pet food. You would pick up the items from the vendors and transport them to the Wildlife Center.
