Opportunities From: University of Iowa

Volunteer: Education

Attend community events in a variety of locations (both indoors and outdoors) to educate children and adults about Iowa's raptors (eagles, hawks, owls, vultures, etc) and their role in ecosystems, as well as about RARE as an organization and the services we provide to southeastern Iowa. This may include answering questions, displaying or preserving educational specimens and materials, presenting programs in front of groups of up to 100 participants (average of 30 people). Training and safety equipment will be provided. The address listed below is only one location where educational events are held.

No prior experience necessary. Must be at least 18 years old. Minors must have a parent/guardian present at all times and may not have direct contact with animals. Must be comfortable handling preserved educational specimens: wings, feet, skulls, bones, feathers, etc of deceased birds, and pellets (regurgitated clumps of undigested food like fur and bones). Must be comfortable interacting with children and explaining things in ways they can understand. Must wear closed-toed shoes if handling live raptors.

We may not check this website for correspondence, so please contact us directly at help@theraregroup.org, The RARE Group / PO Box 2947 / Iowa City, Iowa 52244-2947, or (319) 248-9770. Submit the following volunteer application: irp.cdn-website.com/37741447/files/uploaded/RARE-Volunteer-Application-423dca07.pdf. (If this link doesn't work, you can download it from our website - theraregroup.org/volunteer.)

Agency: The RARE Group

No prior experience necessary. Must be at least 18 years old. Minors must have a parent/guardian present at all times and may not have direct contact with animals. Must be comfortable handling preserved educational specimens: wings, feet, skulls, bones, feathers, etc of deceased birds, and pellets (regurgitated clumps of undigested food like fur and bones). Must be comfortable interacting with children and explaining things in ways they can understand. Must wear closed-toed shoes if handling live raptors.

Agency: The RARE Group

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52333

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Raptor Care & Rehabilitation

Assist in the rehabilitative care of sick and/or injured raptors (eagles, hawks, owls, vultures, etc), including rescue, triage, flight conditioning, assisting with medical treatment, preparing food, cleaning, documentation, answering the phone, caring for our avian ambassadors, and more. Training and safety equipment will be provided. The volunteer schedule is made monthly.

No prior experience necessary. Must be at least 18 years old. Minors must have a parent/guardian present at all times and may not have direct contact with animals. Must be comfortable working in direct contact with live birds of prey. Must be comfortable preparing thawed mice, rats, quail, etc. Must be aware that euthanasia is a component of wildlife rehabilitation in the USA and required by state and federal laws in certain circumstances. Unfortunately, "no-kill" wildlife rehabilitation does not exist - that applies to domestic animals only. Shifts vary between 1-4 hrs depending on shift location, number of birds at the facility, treatments required, weather, and number and experience of volunteers per shift. Must wear closed-toe shoes. We have 2 facilities: the one listed below in Iowa City (indoor) and Two Horse Farm - 2257 Sugar Bottom Rd. NE, Solon 52333 (outdoor)

Agency: The RARE Group

No prior experience necessary. Must be at least 18 years old. Minors must have a parent/guardian present at all times and may not have direct contact with animals. Must be comfortable working in direct contact with live birds of prey. Must be comfortable preparing thawed mice, rats, quail, etc. Must be aware that euthanasia is a component of wildlife rehabilitation in the USA and required by state and federal laws in certain circumstances. Unfortunately, "no-kill" wildlife rehabilitation does not exist - that applies to domestic animals only. Shifts vary between 1-4 hrs depending on shift location, number of birds at the facility, treatments required, weather, and number and experience of volunteers per shift. Must wear closed-toe shoes. We have 2 facilities: the one listed below in Iowa City (indoor) and Two Horse Farm - 2257 Sugar Bottom Rd. NE, Solon 52333 (outdoor)

Agency: The RARE Group

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52240

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Transportation (or marketing, fundraising, communication, construction, legal expertise)

Travel to rendezvous locations to pick up a raptor (eagles, hawks, owls, vultures, etc) in distress and transport it to our clinic. This may require capturing and handling the raptor. Training and safety equipment will be provided.

No prior experience necessary. Requires a valid driver's license. Requires a good driving record. Requires a vehicle that can accommodate two foot tall box. Must be at least 18 years old. Minors must have a parent/guardian present at all times and may not have direct contact with animals. Must wear closed-toed shoes if handling live raptors. Minimum commitment of one pick up or four hours per month.

Other volunteer opportunities include marketing, fundraising, communication, construction, and legal expertise.

Agency: The RARE Group

Other volunteer opportunities include marketing, fundraising, communication, construction, and legal expertise.

Agency: The RARE Group

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 52240

Allow Groups: Yes