Mercer County Wildlife Center Seeks Volunteers For 2019

The Mercer County Wildlife Center is looking for volunteers. The wildlife center accepted and treated more than 2,500 birds, mammals and reptiles last year, and new animals are constantly arriving. It will be holding orientations for new volunteers at the facility in Hopewell Township.

Two volunteer orientation sessions are scheduled to take place at the wildlife center on Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 24, 10 a.m. to noon each day.

Those who are interested are required to attend only one of the two sessions. No other sessions will be offered this year. Volunteer duties are varied and include enclosure cleaning, diet preparation, laundry and many other behind-the-scenes opportunities.

Volunteers must be able to commit to one, four-hour shift, once per week, from May through September. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have a current tetanus vaccine.

“This facility is one of a kind, both in terms of quality of care provided by the staff, including seven volunteer veterinarians, and the high volume of animals that are treated,” Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes said. “And the many volunteers who assist our Wildlife Center are indispensable. I urge anyone who might be interested to volunteer.”

The Mercer County Wildlife Center is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. The center is located on Route 29 in Hopewell Township, approximately 12 miles north of Trenton.

To register for either orientation session, or for more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Jane Rakos-Yates at jrakosyates@mercercounty.org or 609-303-0552, ext. 103.

For more information about the Mercer County Wildlife Center or other facilities within the Mercer County Park Commission, visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

The attached image was provided by Mercer County officials: A new Wildlife Center guest in a cage prepared by volunteers.