CROW-ing for volunteers

THE Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) appeals to the community for volunteers.

The workload at the centre continues to grow in demand, regardless of whether the number of volunteers does.

Since its inception, volunteers have been an integral part of CROW’s work. Feeding and caring for 300 to 400 animals on a daily basis is no small task, which is why the centre welcomes the skills, experience and enthusiasm of both local and international volunteers.

“Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, meet new friends and learn new skills,” said CROW’s Chandré de Bruyn. “Local volunteers are always welcome, regardless of whether you’re looking to volunteer regularly or part-time.”

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CROW provides an exciting volunteering experience where volunteers can not only learn about local wildlife rehabilitation and conservation with all its challenges and complexities, but also work alongside the team on a daily basis assisting with wildlife rescues and releases while taking care of the 300 to 400 patients housed at the centre at any given time.

The only rules for the local volunteer programme are:

• All volunteers must be aged 16 or older (this is due to the nature of work and for the volunteer’s own safety.)
• All volunteers must be honest, reliable and genuinely interested in getting stuck into the long list of tasks involved in running the centre on a daily basis. Volunteering at CROW involves mainly physical activities, so they need strong, energetic people who are willing to physically lend a helping hand.

“While CROW aims to give as many people as possible the opportunity to volunteer with CROW, they also want to ensure they can offer a fun and meaningful volunteering experience – there is nothing worse than a bored volunteer.

Therefore on weekends, during school holidays and at other busy times of the year, it may be necessary for CROW to place a maximum limit on the number of placements it can offer on a first come, first served basis,” explained Chandré.

To find out more about CROW’s local volunteer programme and request an application form, email Chandré on info@crowkzn.co.za

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