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Orphan Care

Orphan care volunteers feed the orphan songbirds that the public brings in during the spring and summer months. Many of these babies must be fed every 15 minutes, so this job will keep you busy even as it warms your heart. Four-hour shifts are available between 7 AM and 7 PM seven days a week, from April through September. Training is provided.

Shifts are once a week, and the times are 7 AM – 11 AM, 11 AM – 3 PM, or 3 PM – 7 PM. Minimum 6-month commitment. 

Job Responsibilities:
– Responsible for primary care of young and orphaned birds, including (but
not limited to) assessing, monitoring, feeding, cleaning, and alerting Medical
Services when appropriate
– Maintains up-keep of Orphan Care (OC) area. Also responsible for cleaning
bins, feeding utensils, and general maintenance of OC area
– Completes Orphan Care Checklist
– Works with teammate(s) along with other volunteers (such as Medical
Services) while maintaining focus on Liberty’s mission and philosophy

Essential Functions:
– Continually assesses and monitors birds in OC area
– Maintains accurate and complete paperwork
– Identifies problems and notifies the appropriate person or department
– Keeps supplies in stock; fills food (inside supply) when needed. Notifies staff
when food needs to be re-stocked
– Supports and enforces safety procedures for both humans and wildlife
– Cooperates with other team members
– Prepares food and feeds birds appropriately. Maintains food for self-feeders in
bins
– Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences. Secures a substitute in a timely
manner when absent
– Is calm and patient in emergencies and stressful conditions
– Promotes a proper environment for rehabilitating wildlife with great emphasis
on controlling imprinting behaviors
– Attends department meetings and training on a regular basis

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
– Ability to learn and adapt
– Ability to work with birds and people
– Ability to handle stress in a challenging and changing environment

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Emergencies

If you have a wildlife emergency and are in need of assistance, contact us immediately.

If you do not reach someone right away, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.

480-998-5550

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Have you found an injured animal in need of help? Bring them by our new facility.

2600 E. Elwood St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040

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