Rescue & Transport Services Volunteer

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Our Rescue & Transprt Services Committee (RRTS) is looking for individuals able to provide transport to and from various locations to our permitted wildlife rehabilitators and rescue volunteers to collect wildlife from situations where wildlife is in need of immediate help.

RRTS volunteers are most needed during spring and summer months, during and after natural disasters, and as needed during the winter.

Training in the capture, handling, and transportation of all species of Virginia native wildlife will be provided.

This is On-call duty. Volunteers will be available for emergency pick-ups and/or rescues as needed.

Qualified Individuals must:: * Have valid drivers license * Have reliabletransportation * Have automobile and health insurance * Have a flexible schedule when “on call” * Be able to navigate the Hampton Roads area using maps, gps, or internet assisted directions * Be abile to work independently and self-schedule

Individuals Should:: have cell phone or other means of being immediately available, have up to date Tetnus Vaccine, and be willing to obtain a VDGIF Category 4 permit.

During the spring and summer months, Wildlife Response reunites hundreds of baby wild animals with their parents.

Animals are triaged, their homes and parents found, they are reunited, and then monitored to make sure that they are being cared for after replacement.

Experienced Tree Climbers are needed to help replace wildlife (primarily birds of prey) in hard to reach nests. Most work is done in 60-120′ tall Pine Trees, occasionally in windy situations. Work primarily done in late winter to late spring.

Professional Skills: Experience with tree climbing and own climbing equipment mandatory. Must have own equipment, including methods that do not use tree spikes. Training will be provided for wildlife handling.