We are looking for volunteers that are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work. We always have or need help at the facility. You can go to our volunteer page and see more of what type of help we need.
If you would like to volunteer with Beak n Wings, please go and fill out the volunteer application we will contact you as soon as we can. Thank you for considering Beak n Wings. We have no paid employees. We are totally volunteer.
Everyone who signs up will be onboarded and trained so that everyone of the birds can live a better life.
Day Shift Volunteers needed
We are looking for up to four (4) volunteers to go in in the AM.
Change and wash water dishes from cages, change out food (seed and pellets), Give Fruits and veggies (mesh). Remove all fresh foods after two (2) hours.
Clean cage trays, sweep and mop, vacuum where needed.
If you are interested and are free in the am for a few hours, please email us and let us know. There will be a training (onboarding), process. You can go to beaknwings.org (volunteer) and download the volunteer app and the waivers, bring them in, or scan in and email to the address listed on the form.
We are also looking for volunteers who can go in the evening after 5pm to clean and wash water dishes, check that there is food (seed, pellets), sweep up floor, turn out lights before leaving.
Events
We are looking for Volunteers to help with events outside of the facility, as well as at the facility. Set up, break down and attend the event as well. With Beak n Wings out in the public eye more people will find out about us, other will see us again. Our presents in the public will help with finding homes for the parrots we have in the rescue. Please follow the links above to sign up and help Beak n Wings.
Handyman needed for a parrot rescue
Are you good with your hands, do you have skills to build, run electricity, fix items?
Beak n Wings is looking for a handyman that can volunteer to fix things around our facility, also looking for an License electrician, plumber
We are looking to hook up stove (need wire ran), a garbage disposal installed, We have the disposal, we will pay for the wire and plugins installed on one wall. We are looking for someone who will donate the labor.
Please contact us if you can donate some time helping us. We can pay for parts if we need to.
Volunteering to help the birds and Beak n Wings
Volunteering at Beak n Wings, Inc. Parrot Rescue is educational, satisfying, and fun! We and the birds appreciate your help. We house a few parrots at the facility, ranging from parakeets, cockatiels, and conures to the larger parrots, including macaws, African greys, and Amazons. While volunteering you may be asked to help with any of the following tasks:
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Preparing and delivering fresh food and water to the parrot cages
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Cleaning water and food bowls
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Cleaning cages: replacing old newspaper and scrubbing perches and cages
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Sweeping and mopping the floors and vacuum the parrot room
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Socializing with the parrots and giving them treats
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Bathing birds with a warm water spray, under the supervision of a core
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All Volunteers must commit to at least 5 hours per week, at least every other week
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Every volunteer takes a risk of being bitten and must sign a form releasing Beak n Wings, Inc., from liability.
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Volunteers must show proof of driver's license/ID Card.
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Working with birds is LOUD, all the time!
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Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
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Assist with toy making (materials provided)
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If you feel that you can handle all the above, want to work with birds, and have the time in your life to offer to Beak n Wings, Inc. We need friendly faces! If you LOVE parrots but do not want to work in close contact with them, we have many other projects that we'd love to utilize your skills for (IE. fundraising, administrative, carpentry, watering plants) are just a few. You can email us, come into the facility, and fill in a volunteer application.
We are also looking for volunteers who can attend events in the public and at the facility, help manage the birds, set up and break down.
Every volunteer will be trained how to handle the birds, and shown how to clean how much food to give, other areas in the facility which needs cleaned.
Beak n Wings offers basic parrot care training, and an advanced training class.
We are looking for volunteers who could go into the facility and spend around 3-4 hours a day, giving fresh foods, cleaning, making sure they have food and water.
WE NEED YOU!
Volunteer, Community Service, or Diversion
Beak n Wings does offer community service/diversion hours to those without convictions against animals.
NEEDED: Volunteer application, you can pick up at the facility, we will give you waivers to sign when you are onsite. Interview required.
What we offer:
1: Cage cleaning
2: Bird stand cleaning
3: Light cleaning at the facility (sweep, mop, and vacuum, toilet cleaning etc..)
4: Dusting book shelves, and other areas.
5: Feeding and watering of birds
6: We will train you to handle the birds
7: We now require that all volunteers who work with birds, go through either our basic bird care class, or our advanced course.
8: You will also be able to attend events with the group (in the public or at the facility) to earn the hours you need. Some events in the public are 2 day, totaling 14 + hours.
We do ask that all volunteers volunteer a minimum of 2 days a week (6-16 hours, depending on weekdays or weekends)
If you are interested, please contact us.
Fundraising for the parrots
Are you ready to make a difference and be a hero for the parrots?
Beak n Wings invites passionate individuals who believe in the power of saving parrots lives to join our growing team of dedicated volunteers. Whether you're an experienced organizer, or simply someone who wants to help parrots thrive, there's a place for you here.
We are looking for those who are willing to put some time raising funds and obtain donations for the rescue.
Looking for:
Grant writers
Organizers for a fundraising dinner or gala
Organizers for other fundraisers, such as putting tubs in businesses.
If you are interested in helping save a parrots life please email us and let us know. We are looking for you.
