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WE ARE RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 2026 BUSY SEASON!!

 

Messinger Woods runs our wildlife hospital during the “busy” wildlife season, approximately June 1st until the middle to end of September, depending upon the animals in our care and how long they need to remain in the caging at our hospital.

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If you are able to commit to just 4 hours once a week during this time (consistent schedule), we would love to have you join us this season. If you are a student, we realize that you must be back in school by the end of August and would not be available until our facility closes down for the season. You DO NOT have to be a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator to volunteer with Messinger Woods.

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If you are a newly licensed wildlife rehabilitator and are looking for a friendly environment to get some experience, are thinking of getting your license but need some hands-on work with wildlife, or if you simply are interested in helping our sick, injured and orphaned wildlife – please check us out! 

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Additionally, we have offered internship positions for college students and have worked with various colleges to provide verification of the experiences gained and hours worked.  If your college offers credit hours for your internship experiences, we are happy to work with your advisors to provide the necessary verifications.

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 Please fill out the volunteer Application below and our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Please be patient as it may take a few days but we will get back to you to discuss getting you ready to join us this season!

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Messinger Woods Wildlife Care & Education Center, Inc.

Volunteer Application

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You will be asked to commit to 1 (or more if desired) shift to work every week during our busy season (generally June - September - we work around college students and teachers schedules). Check all that apply. Our patients rely on our volunteers to show up consistently, on time, ready to work.

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If you are a new approved volunteer and need a password to access the volunteer forum, please email:  

 

info@messingerwoods.org

 

 

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