Thank you for your interest in Volunteering at the Wisconsin Humane Society
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center!
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For any questions or assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you for considering volunteering with the Wisconsin Humane Society!
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Jackie Kammers (she/her) Volunteer Coordinator, Milwaukee Campus Wisconsin Humane Society 414-431-6216 | jkammers@wihumane.org |
WILDLIFE ANIMAL CARE VOLUNTEER – TREATMENT CENTER
No Openings Until April/May - You May Apply Now to Reserve Your Spot for Upcoming Season
The Wildlife Animal Care Volunteer helps feed, clean, and assist in the treatments of our wild animal patients both in our indoor and outdoor cages. Volunteer must follow and adhere to all safety protocols.
Duties
Shift Time:
Year Round – Daily Shifts: 9am-12pm
Skills Needed
Volunteers must be detailed-oriented and committed to reducing the chances of disease transmission. This is a physical position, and volunteers must be comfortable walking, bending, squatting, scrubbing and moving cleaning equipment from one area to another for the duration of the shift, both inside and outdoors. Volunteers must have the ability to follow directions, read, write and effectively communicate with staff and other volunteers.
Required Training
Commitment/Age Requirement
Minimum of a 6 month commitment required or seasonal commitment for the Spring-Summer.
Must be 18 years old or older.
Wildlife Extern Volunteer
No Openings Until May - You May Apply Now to Reserve Your Spot for Upcoming Season
This opportunity combines multiple volunteer positions into one cohesive role and is geared towards college students or recent graduates actively seeking to gain experience in wildlife rehabilitation. Volunteer externs are scheduled approximately 16-20 hours per week, for at least 3 months during our busy season. The Wildlife Extern Volunteer helps feed, clean, and assist in the treatments of our wild animal patients in our Treatment Center, Nursery and outdoor cages. Externs will also assist with triaging and responding to phone calls to our wildlife hotline, admissions, some administration work and facility cleaning. Volunteer must follow and adhere to all safety protocols.
Duties
Shift Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer – Through the Summer Only – Daily: Shifts vary between 9am-7pm
Skills Needed
Volunteers must understand and be onboard with our client centered philosophy and approach; this includes approaching clients and situations without judgement. Volunteers must be detailed-oriented and committed to reducing the chances of disease transmission. This is a physical position and volunteers must be comfortable walking, bending, squatting, scrubbing and moving cleaning equipment from one area to another for the duration of the shift, both inside and outdoors. Volunteers must have the ability to follow directions, read, write and effectively communicate with staff and other volunteers. Volunteers must be committed to providing a welcoming environment for all clients and be capable of reading people and appropriately responding to both verbal and non-verbal communication to ensure a comfortable client experience for all. Volunteers must be enthusiastic, outgoing and detailed-oriented. Volunteers must understand that they may see sick, injured, and/or orphaned wildlife in extreme distress, and that euthanasia may be a possible outcome for the animal’s best interest. Volunteers must have the ability to follow directions, read, write and effectively communicate with staff, volunteers and clients. It is also imperative that volunteers are computers and smartphone savvy, as they will be using our copier, computer, database, smartphone, and POS system to ring up client donations. Volunteers will be privy to private, confidential client and animal information, and they must hold this information in confidence. The physical demands for this job include the following: standing, walking, sitting, writing, lifting, typing, texting, grasping, talking and hearing.
Required Training
Commitment/Age Requirement
Seasonal commitment for the Spring-Summer.
Must be 18 years old or older
WILDLIFE NURSERY SUPPORT VOLUNTEER
No Openings Until April/May - You May Apply Now to Reserve Your Spot for Upcoming Season
The Wildlife Nursery Support Volunteer helps feed, clean, and assist in the treatments of our younger and orphaned wild animal patients both in our nursery and some outdoor cages. Volunteer must follow and adhere to all safety protocols.
Duties
Shift Time:
This position is only from April/May through August/September.
Daily Shifts from 9am-12pm, 1pm-3pm and 5pm-6:30pm
Open Shifts:
Morning Shifts:
Afternoon Shifts:
Evening Shifts:
Skills Needed
Volunteers must be detailed-oriented and committed to reducing the chances of disease transmission. This is a physical position and volunteers must be comfortable walking, bending, squatting, scrubbing and moving cleaning equipment from one area to another for the duration of the shift, both inside and outdoors. Volunteers must have the ability to follow directions, read, write and effectively communicate with staff and other volunteers.
Required Training
Commitment/Age Requirement
Summer commitment required.
Must be at least 16 years old.
WILDLIFE VOLUNTEER ADMIN ASSISTANT
Our Wildlife Volunteer Admin Assistant provides aid with the daily administrative work and client service that is needed to support our work to help wildlife.
Duties
Skills Needed
Volunteers must understand and be onboard with our client centered philosophy and approach; this includes approaching clients and situations without judgement. Volunteers must be committed to providing a welcoming environment for all clients and be capable of reading people and appropriately responding to both verbal and non-verbal communication to ensure a comfortable client experience for all. Volunteers must be enthusiastic, outgoing and detailed-oriented. Volunteers must understand that they may see sick, injured, and/or orphaned wildlife in extreme distress, and that euthanasia may be a possible outcome for the animal’s best interest. Volunteers must have the ability to follow directions, read, write and effectively communicate with staff, volunteers and clients. It is also imperative that volunteers are computers and smartphone savvy, as they will be using our copier, computer, database, smartphone, and POS system to ring up client donations. Volunteers will be privy to private, confidential client and animal information, and they must hold this information in confidence. The physical demands for this job include the following: standing, walking, sitting, writing, lifting, typing, texting, grasping, talking and hearing.
Open Shift Time(s):
Required Training
Commitment/Age Requirement
Minimum of a 6 month commitment required or seasonal commitment for the summer
Must be 18 years old or older.
Mission Statement: To make a difference for animals and the people who love them.
People-Centered Philosophy Statement: We believe that people want the best for animals. We partner with people to fulfill our mission using a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach. Together we’re able to identify barriers and help bridge gaps that may exist for animals in our community.
Core Values: Compassion, Respect, Kindness, Positive Approach, Innovation, Professionalism, and Equity
Position Statements: WHS Position Statements
