Volunteers make things work

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

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:

  • Cage room cleaner
    Duties include changing cage paper, cleaning food & water bowls and sweeping the floor.

  • Afternoon Yard Maintenance:

    Help staff clean outdoor cages and perches, clean food and water bowls, and sweep up food debris.

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

  • College Internships:
    Internships are typically 8-40 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

  • 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:

  • Madhu Sugavanam

  • Maureen Warren

  • Keita Darling

  • Kelly Fuller

  • Emily Predmore

  • Ella Markus

  • Claudia Defibaugh

  • Jupiter Defibaugh

  • Karen Hoshizaki

  • Lindsey Everett

  • Nick Everett

  • Jake Witkins

  • Susie Church

  • Kathy Gibbon

  • Larry Goodman

  • Valerie Robinson

  • Samatha Childs

  • Joe Witkin

  • Lee Parnell

  • L. J. Reynolds

  • Doris Phan

  • Tyler McDonald

  • Kelsey Beam

  • Tyler Gilbert

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.