Volunteer
At The Plumery, volunteers are an essential part of everything we do. From preparing meals and cleaning aviaries to socializing parrots and helping behind the scenes, every volunteer plays a direct role in improving the lives of birds in our care.
Whether you have years of bird experience or simply want to support a meaningful mission, we welcome compassionate, dependable individuals who are ready to learn and be part of our flock.
Why Volunteer With Us?
Volunteering at The Plumery is more than just donating your time — it’s becoming part of a community dedicated to giving parrots the care, stability, enrichment, and second chances they deserve.
As a volunteer, you may:
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Help care for rescued parrots
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Learn about parrot behavior and welfare
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Gain hands-on experience working with exotic birds
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Support education and outreach efforts
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Help create a calm, clean, enriching environment for the flock
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Become part of a passionate and growing community
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer responsibilities may include:
Bird Care & Sanctuary Support
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Cleaning aviaries and enclosures
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Washing dishes and preparing food
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Organizing supplies
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Assisting with enrichment and toy preparation
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Helping maintain clean and safe environments
Socialization & Enrichment
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Spending time with parrots
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Talking, reading, or interacting with birds
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Assisting with supervised out-of-enclosure time
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Supporting enrichment activities and routines
Administrative & Operations Support
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Filing and organization
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Data entry and administrative tasks
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Event preparation and setup
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Outreach and educational support
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General facility projects
Volunteer Commitment
To help provide consistency and routine for the birds, volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one 4-hour shift per week.
We understand schedules vary and will do our best to find a consistent volunteer schedule that works for both you and the sanctuary.
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Experience Requirements
Previous bird experience is not required for many volunteer roles. Training and guidance will be provided.
We value:
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Reliability
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Compassion
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Willingness to learn
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Comfort working around noise, feathers, and cleaning tasks
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Ability to follow safety and handling protocols
Some roles may require additional training or prior experience.
Important Information
Because we work with exotic birds, all volunteers must follow strict health and safety protocols designed to protect the flock. Volunteers may also be asked to complete:
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A volunteer application
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Orientation and training
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Liability waivers and emergency contact forms
Ready to Join Our Flock?
We would love to hear from you.
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Email us at director@theplumery.org to learn more or use the button below to fill out our volunteer interst form.
Every clean perch, prepared meal, and moment of patience helps change a parrot’s life.
