Volunteers make things work

You can make a difference in the lives of birds at Free Flight. People help birds while birds help people. 

The volunteer opportunities are flexible and work with your availability. A minimum twice monthly 2-hour shift is required, except for special events and maintenance volunteers.

Volunteer Handyman Charlie with his favorite assistant, Casper the Umbrella Cockatoo

Volunteer Handyman Charlie with his favorite assistant, Casper the Umbrella Cockatoo

Ways to get involved:

  • Avian Care and Socialization:
    Duties include cage cleaning, yard cleanup, feeding the birds, and helping visitors socialize with the birds.

  • Sanctuary Maintenance:
    Help with repairs, yard work and miscellaneous tasks.

  • College Internships:
    Internships are typically 8-16 hours a week for a 3-6 month period to meet the desired outcome. Internships focus on 3 areas: animal husbandry in a sanctuary setting, public interaction, and education.

  • Special Events:
    Volunteers help with marketing and setting up fundraising events, summer programs and community engagement events as well as working the events.

  • Junior Docent Program for Teens:
    See our Learn page for more details.

Interested in Volunteering? Contact us Today-

 

Volunteer Benefits:

  • Make a difference for companion parrots in need

  • Gain animal husbandry experience

  • Broaden your education and become an avian advocate

Special Thanks to Our Recent volunteers:

  • Dara Apgar

  • Anne Atkinson

  • Tina Bandemer

  • Rachael Barry

  • Jayde Beavers

  • Shannyn Bessette

  • Renee Dahl

  • Elizabeth de Moya

  • Diana Estrada

  • Lindsey Everett

  • Nick Everett

  • Jacob Fowler

  • Vanora Fowler

  • Kathy Gibbon

  • Larry Goodman

  • Mia Jaffe

  • Dennis Kaskovich

  • Taysia Keit

  • Jess Mickelson

  • Larry Morrison

  • Lauren Mutchler

  • Lee Parnell

  • Sergio Salcedo

  • Mary Sun

  • Annie Trembley

  • Katie Wahl

  • Kelly Wahl

  • Nancy Wahl

  • Nicole Wang

  • Maureen Warren

  • Carolyn Weaver

  • Aaron White

  • April Williams

  • Grayson Willow

  • Joe Witkin

  • Carol Witkin

Free Flight relies on our dedicated volunteers who help us every day. Thank you!

Last updated November 2022. If you are a current volunteer and do not see your name on this list, please let us know!

“Did You Know?
Many parrot species are still threatened by trade as well as habitat loss, predation by introduced species, and being hunted for food or feathers.”