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Wildlife Response, Inc. is a distinctive 501c3 volunteer organization devoted solely to the care of orphaned, injured, and displaced native wildlife. We are dedicated to increasing awareness of wildlife rehabilitation to the public. Our organization depends primarily upon the private donations for its programs and services.  

The Wildlife Response and Rehabilitation Center will be a centrally located facility where citizens, animal control officers and other agencies can drop off wildlife. In addition, the Center will provide a redistribution center for animals to be triaged, and then sent to permitted-based wildlife rehabilitators for care. The Center is expected to open in 2025.

Hotline Services Volunteer


Location Hampton Roads, VA
Great For 55+, Groups (any size)
Date Ongoing
Description

Wildlife Response's most important program is our 24/7 Hotline. This hotline is responsible for providing the public with a source of information and contact with licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators. Nearly 11,000 calls a year come through this service, with the majority of calls coming into the system from the spring to fall. While most of the calls come from the Hampton Roads area, we do receive calls from other areas of Virginia as well as other localities across the United States.

Volunteers will receive comprehensive training and Hotline Manual, and a monitor a 5 hour shift. You will be answering questions about animals and the environment, and directing individuals with injured/orphaned wildlife to local Wildlife Rehabilitators.

Shifts are: 8am - 1pm, 1pm - 6pm, 6pm - 11pm.

Skills

Communication Skills: Knowledge of wildlife helpful, but not required as we provide training. Good telephone etiquette essential.

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