Wolf Park - Volunteering

Volunteering at Wolf Park

Wolf Park Depends on Volunteers!

Volunteer Coordinator:
Dana Drenzek - vol.managers@wolfpark.org

Becoming a Wolf Park volunteer is more than a great opportunity to learn about wolves and their place in the world — it is a means of helping the cause of wildlife preservation and promoting the welfare of wolves in the wild and in captivity.

We define volunteers as those who help at the Park on a regular basis, over a long period of time, such as months or even years. These people must be able to provide their own transportation and accommodations. If you live far from Wolf Park and cannot volunteer regularly, but are interested in something more than a visit, please consider our internship or practicum programs. These programs enable you to live on the property for a period of from one to three months, and will give you some hands-on experience with the animals.

All volunteers are expected to work at least two shifts of approximately four to six hours each per month; however, volunteering more time is greatly appreciated. Some current volunteers only work weekends, while others come and go during the week as their other work allows them.

Volunteers are needed on Howl Nights and weekends to:

Collect entrance money from the public and to staff the gift shop
Direct traffic
Give tours
Help clean enclosures and aid with other maintenance projects

Volunteers are needed during the week to:

Help feed and water the wolves and other animals
Assist with animal care of wolves, bison and foxes
Help with ground maintenance
Assist with public relations and fund raising
Give tours (May through November)

As a New Volunteer:

The Park will provide you with an orientation and provide reading materials about the Park. This will help you become acquainted with our mission, regulations, wolves and other animals. You will likely begin by taking admission or working in the Gift Shop. With time and training, you will be able to give tours, feed and water the animals, and perform other duties.

You will also need to learn about Wolf Park membership services:

Adopt-a-Wolf Sponsorship Program
Wolf Behavior Seminars
Ethology Practicum and Internship Programs
School programs, etc.

All volunteers should expect to volunteer for a several weeks before going in enclosures with the animals. Gaining thorough knowledge of the animals is important before interacting with them. New volunteers will also need to listen to the lectures, and learn as much about the animals as possible. Animal time is very minimal, especially for new volunteers.

People most interested in hands-on experiences with wolves and pups are encouraged to come out as much as possible, to watch, read and learn. As a new volunteer you may expect to spend some time watching experienced volunteers and staff handling wolves that you may not be able to meet for various reasons; noticing how these handlers conduct themselves in such situations is an invaluable learning tool.

Unique Research Opportunity:

Research and data collection is perhaps the most rewarding experience at Wolf Park. It is a unique opportunity to observe a large captive wolf pack from close quarters and to learn about wolf social behavior. We need trained, dedicated volunteers to help observe the wolves for both the breeding season (January through February). If you are interested in this valuable opportunity, please contact us.



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	Memberships Adopt a Wolf Program Leaders of the Pack Memberships Honor and Memorial Gifts Gifts in Kind Planned Giving Corporate Giving Special Project Donations Support By Shopping Our Partners Volunteer Contact Us	Volunteering at Wolf Park Wolf Park Depends on Volunteers! Volunteer Coordinator: Dana Drenzek - vol.managers@wolfpark.org Becoming a Wolf Park volunteer is more than a great opportunity to learn about wolves and their place in the world — it is a means of helping the cause of wildlife preservation and promoting the welfare of wolves in the wild and in captivity. We define volunteers as those who help at the Park on a regular basis, over a long period of time, such as months or even years. These people must be able to provide their own transportation and accommodations. If you live far from Wolf Park and cannot volunteer regularly, but are interested in something more than a visit, please consider our internship or practicum programs. These programs enable you to live on the property for a period of from one to three months, and will give you some hands-on experience with the animals. All volunteers are expected to work at least two shifts of approximately four to six hours each per month; however, volunteering more time is greatly appreciated. Some current volunteers only work weekends, while others come and go during the week as their other work allows them. Volunteers are needed on Howl Nights and weekends to: Collect entrance money from the public and to staff the gift shop Direct traffic Give tours Help clean enclosures and aid with other maintenance projects Volunteers are needed during the week to: Help feed and water the wolves and other animals Assist with animal care of wolves, bison and foxes Help with ground maintenance Assist with public relations and fund raising Give tours (May through November) As a New Volunteer: The Park will provide you with an orientation and provide reading materials about the Park. This will help you become acquainted with our mission, regulations, wolves and other animals. You will likely begin by taking admission or working in the Gift Shop. With time and training, you will be able to give tours, feed and water the animals, and perform other duties. You will also need to learn about Wolf Park membership services: Adopt-a-Wolf Sponsorship Program Wolf Behavior Seminars Ethology Practicum and Internship Programs School programs, etc. All volunteers should expect to volunteer for a several weeks before going in enclosures with the animals. Gaining thorough knowledge of the animals is important before interacting with them. New volunteers will also need to listen to the lectures, and learn as much about the animals as possible. Animal time is very minimal, especially for new volunteers. People most interested in hands-on experiences with wolves and pups are encouraged to come out as much as possible, to watch, read and learn. As a new volunteer you may expect to spend some time watching experienced volunteers and staff handling wolves that you may not be able to meet for various reasons; noticing how these handlers conduct themselves in such situations is an invaluable learning tool. Unique Research Opportunity: Research and data collection is perhaps the most rewarding experience at Wolf Park. It is a unique opportunity to observe a large captive wolf pack from close quarters and to learn about wolf social behavior. We need trained, dedicated volunteers to help observe the wolves for both the breeding season (January through February). If you are interested in this valuable opportunity, please contact us.


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