DCHS's Wildlife Center takes in thousands of injured, sick, or orphaned wild animals every year with the goal of treating and releasing healthy animals back to their natural habitats. Volunteers help us with everything from direct animal care, cage construction and maintenance to working with the public. If working with wildlife interests you, please consider either of our Wildlife volunteer positions.
Recruitment of new Wildlife Assistants for the upcoming spring and summer seasons is from January 1 through March 13. If you do not apply within this recruitment period, you will need to wait until next year to volunteer in our Wildlife Center.
Recruitment of new Wildlife Reception volunteers is now year-round.
When you are ready to apply to become a volunteer, click below to find a step-by-step guide to walk you through the process.
Wildlife Assistant — [pdf]
Assist with daily care of wild animals for eventual release back into the wild. Recruitment period is limited to January 1 through March 13. Positions are limited.
Wildlife Receptionist — [pdf]
Assist with public phone inquiries and admitting of wildlife for eventual release back into the wild. Recruitment period is limited to January 1 through March 13.