Get Involved
Join the people helping wild birds recover, heal, and return to the wild.
WAYS TO HELP
Every Role Makes a Difference
Whether you volunteer onsite, help transport birds, assist with facilities, or join our professional care team, your support directly impacts the lives of injured and orphaned wildlife across Maine.
Compassionate Care
Every bird receives personalized medical attention and gentle rehabilitation.
Community Support
A network of volunteers, donors, and supporters making recovery possible.
Wildlife Recovery
Thousands of birds healed and returned to Maine's wild skies each year.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Help Birds Heal
Avian Haven relies on dedicated volunteers to support every part of wildlife rehabilitation.
Onsite Rehab Volunteer
As a Rehabilitation Volunteer at Avian Haven, you'll play an essential role in caring for injured and orphaned wild birds. Your work helps maintain the clean, stable, and enriching environment our patients need to recover and return to the wild.
Prepare specialized diets and fresh food daily
Clean and maintain enclosures and caging
Monitor bird behavior and recovery progress
Assist team with laundry and other cleaning
Transport Volunteer
Transport Volunteers safely deliver birds from finders, veterinarians, or wildlife officials to Avian Haven's facility in Freedom, or help connect them through a multi-leg relay with other volunteers.
Pick up injured birds from finders or vets
Coordinate multi-leg relay transports
Ensure safe and stress-free travel for patients
Cover routes across Maine's regions
Facilities Volunteer
As a Facilities Volunteer at Avian Haven, you'll help maintain the spaces that make rehabilitation work possible — from flight enclosures to grounds work.
Build and repair flight enclosures
Maintain grounds and outdoor spaces
Assist with seasonal facility projects
Help create enrichment structures
Volunteer Expectations
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Must be 18+
All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
02
Reliable Transportation
Ability to travel to our Freedom, Maine facility.
03
Compassion for Wildlife
A genuine care for the wellbeing of wild birds.
04
Comfortable Outdoors
Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
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Flexible Scheduling
Availability during weekdays and seasonal peaks.
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Team-Oriented Mindset
Collaborative spirit and respect for protocols.
FEATURED POSITION
Admissions Coordinator
The Admissions Coordinator is often the first point of contact between the public and Avian Haven — and that first impression matters. This role requires compassion, clear communication, and the ability to triage situations calmly and effectively.
Answer calls from the public about injured birds
Document intake information and triage cases
Coordinate emergency wildlife admissions
Provide guidance and compassionate communication
"Every call we answer is someone reaching out because they care about a wild bird. That trust is something we never take for granted."
Be Part of Every Second Chance
Whether you have a few hours to volunteer or you're seeking a meaningful career in wildlife rehabilitation, there's a place for you at Avian Haven.