RAPTOR REHABILITATION OF KENTUCKY, INC.
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CALLING ALL
ANIMAL LOVERS

VOLUNTEERING, WHAT IS INVOLVED?

Hand feeding Bald Eagle at RROKI
WHY ARE VOLUNTEERS SO IMPORTANT?
Raptor Rehab of Kentucky, Incorporated, (RROKI), is an organization devoted to the rehabilitation and care of injured raptors and the education of the public concerning a raptor's place in the ecosystem. As a volunteer with RROKI, you will have opportunities to participate in education presentations, medical treatment of sick or injured raptors, and the care of birds used for educational programs.

Raptor Rehab is volunteer based. So volunteers provide daily care by preparing meals, feeding and making sure each bird has fresh water. We also provide check-ups, medical treatment and physical therapy. Every day, no matter the weather outside, we have to clean and maintain cages and crates and interact with the birds. Some volunteers also provide transport by going to pick up sick and injured birds from outlying areas.


WHO CAN VOLUNTEER?

•Volunteers must be 18 years old.
•No previous experience necessary.
•You must be willing to commit a minimum of 4 hours a week.
•Hours are flexible -mostly weeknights and Friday/Saturday/Sunday mornings.
•It's a dirty job. Wear your oldest clothes and shoes.
Raptors can be aggressive and very dangerous. The training regimen at RROKI is necessarily strict and thorough to protect all parties involved. Training includes a minimum of 12 sessions lasting 4-5 hours, once a week, depending on previous experience and individual advancement. The more interest you show, the faster you advance!


The training regimen includes the following:
  1. Care of rodents (cleaning cages, feeding, and watering).
  2. Maintenance of equipment (cleaning crates and perches, oiling jesses, etc.).
  3. Record keeping.
  4. General knowledge and specific biographies of education birds.
  5. Care of raptors (cleaning areas, feeding, medical treatment and diagnosis).
  6. Handling raptors.
  7. Educational programs.
After training is completed, volunteers should be capable of daily care of raptors, as well as the presentation of individual raptors in an educational program. You will be assigned to a regular shift (usually 5 hours), one day a week, which is compatible with your schedule, along with several other experienced volunteers.  We count on volunteers to work as scheduled or to find a replacement when needed. All volunteers should attend our monthly meeting on the 3rd Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Bon Air Library.

We hope that you are able to join us in our dedication to raptors, and that you become a part of the future of RROKI!

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   Rescue Line: 502-491-1939
    Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky, Inc.
    P.O. Box 206186
    Louisville, KY 40250-6186
    Email: raptorrehabofkentucky@gmail.com

  • Home
  • Volunteer
    • Apply to Volunteer
  • Donate
    • Adopt a Raptor
  • Rescue
  • Raptors
    • Owls >
      • Northern Saw-Whet Owl
      • Barred Owls
      • Barn Owls
      • Eastern Screech Owls
      • Great Horned Owls
    • Hawks >
      • Red-Shouldered Hawks
      • Red-Tailed Hawks
      • Cooper's Hawks
      • Broadwinged Hawks
      • Harris Hawk
    • Falcons >
      • American Kestrels
      • Peregrine Falcons
    • Vultures
    • Eagles >
      • Bald Eagles
      • Golden Eagle
    • Kites
    • Ospreys
  • Programs
  • TOURS
  • News
  • Shop
  • Newsletter
  • In Memoriam
  • RROKI SHOP