Florida Wildlife Care (FWC) strives to care for and conserve the native Florida wildlife and habitat through study, rehabilitation and education.
Contact: (352) 371-4443, volunteering@floridawildlifecare.org
Address: 3400 SE 15th St., Gainesville, FL, 32641
What they do: Florida Wildlife Care, Inc. does the following:
Work for wildlife conservation through education classes, newsletters and educational materials
Wildlife Care Center (provides rehabilitation and medical care for wildlife)
24-Hour Helpline (wildlife assistance and information concerning injured, orphaned, displaced or sick wildlife
What YOU can do to help: Here is a list of volunteer opportunities:
1) Animal Care at the Center
Preparing food for the animals
Treating orphaned and injured animals
Keeping animal cages clean
Feeding animals
Providing prescribed treatments for the animals
2) Animal Fostering
3) House Maintenance at the Center
Sweeping and dusting
Washing dishes
Doing laundry
Organizing
Taking out trash
4) Yard Maintenance at the Center
Mowing grass
Hosing down the cages
Cleaning the yard debris
Cage repairs
Maintenance of flower garden
5) Rescue and Transport
Transporting animals to and from the Center
6) Office Assistance at the Center (must be staffed 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Keeping the Center organized and clean
Updating and maintaining volunteer and membership databases
Updating and tracking animal release and intake records
Liaising with the public
7) After Hours Helpline Assistance
Manning the emergency pager and hot-line service from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
8) Scout Troop Liaison
Maintain contact with troops in the area
Provide project plans and ideas
Oversee completion of projects
Solicit participation
9) Educational Development and Public Outreach
Overseeing public activities
Establishing community venues
Designing new programs
10) Special Projects
***If you are interested in volunteering, e-mail the address listed above with the position you are interested in and sign up for a volunteer orientation. Here are the requirements for volunteering with Florida Wildlife Care, Inc:
*18+ years old
*Must have proof of tetanus booster that is current
*Must have a driver’s license
*Volunteer 4+ hours per week for at least 3 months