VOLUNTEER.

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance depends on dedicated volunteers to help care for the hundreds of animals we receive each year. Volunteering with us is more than lending a hand—it’s an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact for wildlife.

Whether you’re scrubbing enclosures, preparing diets, or assisting with critical patient care, every task plays an important role in helping Colorado’s wild animals return to their natural habitats. Our goal is to make volunteering fun, meaningful, and educational!

WHAT TO EXPECT.

Volunteering with us is designed to be a hands-on learning experience. You’ll gain valuable skills in:

Safe wildlife handling techniques
Cleaning and sterilization procedures
Habitat enrichment and animal husbandry
Diet preparation and feeding methods
Triage and critical care support
Human-wildlife conflict resolution
Educational outreach and public engagement

Volunteer Requirements

Commit to 12 hours per month for 6 months (one weekly 4-hour shift)
Must be 18 years or older
Must have health insurance and a current tetanus vaccination.
Must complete an application, attend an interview, sign volunteer forms
Must provide a $100 volunteer donation. (Donation goes toward your t-shirt, name tag, training material and our volunteer platform, Connecteam.)

Volunteer shifts run daily from 9 AM–1 PM and, during busy seasons, 1 PM–5 PM.

Skills & Qualities We Look For

Our most successful volunteers bring a sense of responsibility and a willingness to learn. We value individuals who are:

Excellent communicators
Team players who can also work independently
Flexible and adaptable
Respectful in all interactions—with both people and animals

Expectations

Working with wildlife isn’t always glamorous—it’s often messy, physically demanding. In addition to animal care, volunteers may:

Clean and scrub kennels, enclosures, and workspaces
Wash dishes, do laundry, mop floors, and manage supplies
Care for feeder animals
Help maintain the nature center

Every task, no matter how small, has educational value. Volunteers are expected to ask questions, stay motivated, and approach each shift with a positive, curious mindset.