Young seabirds are starting to fledge! Please keep an eye out for downed seabirds during this time.  Click here if you’ve found a bird. 

Hawai‘i Wildlife Center

Hawai‘i Wildlife Center

Providing emergency response, medical and rehabilitative care for native birds and bats statewide, alongside conservation programs that aim to create a community where native wildlife thrive.

Volunteer Opportunities

On-site Volunteer Opportunities – Hawai‘i Island

Click here to download our volunteer application form. An online version is also available here.

We are always looking for volunteers to help us at the Hawaii Wildlife Center. If you would like to volunteer, please download and complete our application form and email it to volunteer@hawaiiwildlifecenter.org or drop it by in person.

These are the areas we typically need the most help with. If you have skills or specialize in any other area that you think may be of help to us, please let us know.

Facilities
  • Gardening/landscaping
  • Housekeeping
  • Maintenance
Wildlife Care
  • Housekeeping (laundry, dishes)
  • Facilities care/maintenance
  • Pool maintenance
  • Food prep

Volunteers in the wildlife department get to go behind the scenes in the wildlife hospital and may also get the opportunity to work with wildlife staff on patient care.

Education and Outreach
  • Special event days
  • Outreach events – table/activity support

Patient Transport – All Islands

Wheels for Wildlife Ground Transportation Team

Wings for Wildlife Air Transportation Team

Wheels for wildlife info

Remote Volunteer Opportunities

Please reach out directly if you have skills in a specific field and would like to volunteer remotely.

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