Our dedicated volunteers are truly the lifeblood of the organization!
Join us to learn valuable skills while helping us accomplish our mission. Volunteer opportunities at the refuge include:
- Helping care for wildlife
- Helping with educational programs
- Greeting visitors at our Nature Center
- Staffing at festival special events
- Fundraising
- Building and repairing wildlife enclosures
- General office work
- Event planning
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and attend a “Volunteer Information Session.” Volunteer Information Sessions are typically held just before the arrival of our wildlife babies in January, February and March. Dates for 2020 are January 18th, February 22nd, and March 14th, 2020. Sign-ups can be made below.
Become A Volunteer
**NOTE: Volunteers will be asked to pay a one-time non-refundable application fee. Volunteers UNDER 18 will be asked to pay
$20 this fee supports staff time and resources associated with processing and training. Please note: Submission of a volunteer application and application fee does not guarantee a volunteer position at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge.
Volunteers 18 AND OVER will be asked to pay $40, this fee covers the cost of a criminal background check and supports staff time and resources associated with training and processing. This is a criminal history only check, not a credit check. Our insurance mandates this check because we have groups of children on the premises year round. Please note: Submission of a volunteer application and application fee does not guarantee a volunteer position at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge.
Please DO NOT call about volunteer opportunities. Our coordinator also works in the hospital and is usually caring for our wildlife!
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge does not host police or court ordered community service hours. We do appreciate all types of service, but our status as an education facility prohibits our organization from hosting police or court ordered community service.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital?
Are you curious about what goes into the process of rehabilitating injured and/or orphaned wild animals?
Now is your chance to go behind the scenes and find out!
Join one of our state- & federally-licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators for a delightful brunch featuring bagels, doughnuts, coffee, and tea. Following the brunch, embark on an exclusive and educational journey as you participate in an in-depth discussion and tour of our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital, including Cedar Run’s outdoor rehabilitation enclosures. These facilities are not open to the general public – this is a rare opportunity to explore them with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
- Lori Swanson: Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Heather Evans: Assistant Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation & Volunteer Coordinator
Program Highlights:
- Delicious brunch with bagels, doughnuts, coffee, and tea
- In-depth discussion led by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator followed by a Q&A
- Behind-the-scenes tour of our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital and outdoor wildlife enclosures
- Exclusive access to areas not open to the general public led by our Wildlife Team
- A rare opportunity to learn about the rehabilitation process for wild animals
Program Details:
- Price: $50 per person
- Age Group: Geared for ages 15 and up
- Face masks are required for the duration of the program inside our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital. Thank you for your cooperation, this is for both the health and safety of the public, our staff and volunteers, and the wildlife we treat.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with wildlife professionals, gain insights into wildlife rehabilitation, and support our mission to protect and provide critical care and treatment to New Jersey’s native wildlife.
We only offer this opportunity 3 times a year! Reserve your spot today – you don’t want to miss out!
*Advanced registration is required. Program size is limited to 20 guests!*
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital?
Are you curious about what goes into the process of rehabilitating injured and/or orphaned wild animals?
Now is your chance to go behind the scenes and find out!
Join one of our state- & federally-licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators for a delightful brunch featuring bagels, doughnuts, coffee, and tea. Following the brunch, embark on an exclusive and educational journey as you participate in an in-depth discussion and tour of our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital, including Cedar Run’s outdoor rehabilitation enclosures. These facilities are not open to the general public – this is a rare opportunity to explore them with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
- Lori Swanson: Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Heather Evans: Assistant Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation & Volunteer Coordinator
Program Highlights:
- Delicious brunch with bagels, doughnuts, coffee, and tea
- In-depth discussion led by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator followed by a Q&A
- Behind-the-scenes tour of our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital and outdoor wildlife enclosures
- Exclusive access to areas not open to the general public led by our Wildlife Team
- A rare opportunity to learn about the rehabilitation process for wild animals
Program Details:
- Price: $50 per person
- Age Group: Geared for ages 15 and up
- Face masks are required for the duration of the program inside our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital. Thank you for your cooperation, this is for both the health and safety of the public, our staff and volunteers, and the wildlife we treat.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with wildlife professionals, gain insights into wildlife rehabilitation, and support our mission to protect and provide critical care and treatment to New Jersey’s native wildlife.
We only offer this opportunity 3 times a year! Reserve your spot today – you don’t want to miss out!
*Advanced registration is required. Program size is limited to 20 guests!*
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