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Foster Parrots, Ltd.
Volunteer at Foster Parrots Massachusetts

If you have a few hours each week that you can give to the care of the birds here at Foster Parrots, please consider visiting us for an introductory visit. You will find that there are many birds here that will benefit from your added attention and care. Whether you intend to adopt or just want to help out you will make a difference both in the life of the birds and in the lives of those of us who are here fighting for the improved care of all parrots in captivity. Every hour you can donate to the cause will allow us to further the many goals and efforts in conservation and avian welfare.
 

If you wish to volunteer, all we ask is that you do so with regularity and for as long a period as possible. We ask that you make the commitment to show up on your chosen day for a period of at least three months. You will be trained to care for all of the birds here and you will learn much about the complex minds and personalities of these amazing creatures.

New Volunteer Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older to volunteer at the sanctuary.

• We are always in need of volunteers, people who can commit to one or more regularly-attended mornings each week.

• Volunteer hours are between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday. There are no afternoon volunteer hours.

• Volunteer duties include providing food and water to the birds, cleaning cages and performing a limited amount of standard sanctuary maintenance like sweeping, washing floors, emptying trash, etc.

• All initial/orientation visits must be scheduled during the afternoon hours between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. All days are available except Saturdays, provided you schedule in advance.

• Attend your pre-scheduled orientation visit. During this time we will get to know each other as you take a tour of the sanctuary.

• You will be provided with a New Volunteer Packet, which provides information about policies and procedures. There are also several forms that you will need to fill out and bring back with you on your first volunteer day.

• Choose at least one morning during the week that you can commit to on a regular basis. There may be some days when our volunteer schedule is full. If you have no schedule flexibility, you will be placed on a waiting list for your preferred day and called in when space becomes available.

Working with parrots is very different from working with dogs and cats and more closely akin to working with dolphins or primates, and they are always full of surprises. Many of the volunteers we have now have been here for years, and you will also find many wonderful new friends who share your compassion and desire to help these birds who, through no fault of their own, have found themselves in captivity, many of whom were caught in the wild and brought here from a life of freedom.

If you are interested in volunteering and making a difference, please feel free to contact us and schedule your initial orientation visit.

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