To register for a class, you must be at least 15 years of age and, if under 18 years of age, be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No one under the age of 15 may volunteer due to insurance and safety concerns. Anyone ages 15-17 may volunteer 2 hours each week, while anyone age 18 and over may volunteer 4 hours each week.

For information, please call the Center at 301-926-9453 Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm, and ask for Beverle. You will find directions to the Center on our Contact Info page, or call us at the above number. We look forward to meeting you.

We need committed and dedicated people to help us care for orphaned and injured wildlife every year. From April to September is our busiest time. This is when the baby animals come into the center.

To volunteer directly with animals, you are required to attend an orientation session. These are generally held mid-February to mid-April. Check the website or call for exact dates.

If you have any health concerns, such as asthma or other respiratory illnesses, allergies to animals, cleaning supplies, or any immune diseases or back problems, we suggest you consider carefully whether this is an appropriate volunteer activity. If you have any questions about your health concerns, check with your physician.

If you still want to help, and enjoy sewing or woodworking, we are in need of squirrel bags and nest boxes each year. These items can be made in your home and brought to the Center. Give us a call if you are interested in how to make these items.

For volunteer positions and requirements, just get in touch with us. We also accept college interns for the spring and summer months. Please check our Internship page for more information on these positions.