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Each year, volunteers from around the world donate their time - from a couple of days to a couple of months - to the Alaska Raptor Center. In 2009, 62 volunteers contributed more than 2,000 hours, doing everything from feeding the birds and cleaning the mews to helping out in the business office and maintaining the Center's facilities.
I’m a volunteer at the Alaska Raptor Center, what can I expect???
Whether a summer getaway, a work sabbatical, a family vacation or just a unique adventure, volunteering at the Alaska Raptor Center is an exciting and fulfilling way to experience Alaska – and help rehabilitate injured bald eagles and other wild birds.
If you are coming for a week or less, you will not have an opportunity to work directly with the birds. You may, however, begin training while you are here if you are planning to return on a regular basis. We ask that you commit to thirty hours a week. This gives you the time to experience all facets of the center and gain a better appreciation for the work that goes on here. Your work opportunities will be helping to feed birds, cleaning, assisting in the gift shop, cleaning, helping with outdoor painting or construction, cleaning, helping in the office and, of course, lots of cleaning. Please bring clothes that you can get dirty.
For the most part, we like to try to give everyone a chance to experience all aspects of the Alaska Raptor Center. We attempt to schedule volunteers to help feed the birds, assist in the clinic, clean and lend a hand in the gift shop and office. In addition, you will be given time for special projects, like painting, constructing and organizing during your stay.
Sometimes people want to share their professional expertise: Sometimes they want to “get away” from their profession. We will do our best to fulfill your expectations. However, we still may need your help in areas you might find a little less glamorous. Please be patient…all of your work helps. Think about what it is you want from your time with us and we will help you understand what we need from you.
If this is something you are interested in, we would enjoy having you as part of our team. For a volunteer information packet sent to you in the mail, please email volunteers.alaskaraptor@alaska.com and provide us with your mailing address and we’ll get one out in the mail to you!!
You are responsible for all of your travel expenses; we are responsible for ensuring you have a fun, positive experience at the Alaska Raptor Center!
We look forward to working with you and appreciate your support.
Call 1-800-643-9425 to volunteer now!
If you would like more information on volunteering at the Alaska Raptor Center, contact us by email at volunteers.alaskaraptor@alaska.com or call 1-800-643-9425. Thank you!
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