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Volunteer Northwest Mississippi

 Your Volunteer Center for North Mississippi

Serving 20 Counties

Alcorn, Benton, Coahoma, DeSoto, Grenada, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Tunica, Union, and Yalobusha

Wildlife Rehabilitator
What
Description:
Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation is dedicated to caring for orphaned and injured wildlife in Mississippi. MWR will hold workshops to train volunteers in all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation. Topics include initial care, fluid therapy, basic triage, feeding and nutrition, care in captivity, state and federal laws governing wildlife in Ms., zoonotic diseases, "what you don't know can hurt you" and release criteria.

When
Duration:   Ongoing
Dates:   Jan 01, 2009 - Jan 31, 2010
Time of Day:   Morning , Afternoon , Evening
Week Day(s):  
Sun
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Hours Needed:   24 , Flexible (per session)
Time Details:   Fostering, will require home-care

Where
Location: Contact Info:
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641
Login to see details. http://www.mswildliferehab.org

Who & How
Volunteers Needed:   10 , Flexible
Special Requirements:   Must have own transportation; Must be able to care for infants with feeding schedules every 2 to 4 hours during the daytime; cannot take animals to work or school; must be serious and dedicated.
Volunteer Options:   Group Activity Older Adult Appropriate Youth Appropriate Virtual RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
Minimum Age Requirements:   Over 18

Interest & Skill Area
  • Animal Services
    • Animal Foster Care/Rescue
    • Animal Shelter Attendee
    • Animal Transportation

Population(s) Served
Animals
Families
Ethnic Groups
Retirement Communities
Young Adults
Adults
Older Adults
   
Social Issue(s) Addressed
Animal Protection & Welfare
Education
Environment


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Volunteer Northwest Mississippi

321 Losher Street on the Square
Hernando, MS 38632
662-449-5002
662-449-5006 Fax
volunteer@cfnm.org