Volunteer
Your help is welcomed year round!
The PRC Volunteer Program
The PRC operates 365 days a year and volunteer help is welcomed year round. Our website will help familiarize you with our history and mission, and give you some sense of the vital role that volunteers play in our day-to-day operations. We have many different types of volunteers, so take a look to see what category best fits you as a potential volunteer at the Primate Rescue Center!
On-site Volunteer Opportunities
Our animal care volunteers are a vital part of our daily routine at the sanctuary, assisting caregivers with food preparation, enrichment making and cleaning both human and non-human primate areas. Monday – Sunday, with various shifts available between 9am and 5pm.
Administrative Volunteers assist staff in the office with general office duties, cleaning the office area, organizing, mailings and event preparation. Mac computer and Microsoft Office knowledge is helpful. Tuesdays and Thursdays Only – 10am to 1pm
Grounds keeping volunteers have the opportunity to make the sanctuary a more beautiful place for our primate residents to live. Grounds keeping volunteers may assist staff with planting flowers, mulching, weeding, cleaning vehicles, and general grounds clean-up. Sunday – Thursday only, 10am to 4pm.
On-Site Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, live in the local area, be able to commit to at least 3 hours a week for at least 3 consecutive months, lift 25 lbs, and provide proof of a negative TB test within the past year. Apply today to be considered for an On-Site Volunteer position!
Melanie Parker
Volunteer Coordinator
“Our dedicated volunteers make a positive impact on the lives of the sanctuary residents, and they are so important to our organization.”
We depend on caring individuals to dedicate their time to helping us provide lifetime sanctuary to nearly 40 rescued primates, including apes and monkeys. Our volunteer opportunities offer a variety of ways individuals can help the primates and the sanctuary, including meal preparation, enclosure maintenance and cleaning, and creating enrichment as well as administrative and professional services, groundskeeping, and events. Volunteers feel rewarded and fulfilled knowing they are making a difference in the lives of the primates who live at the PRC. Due to the nature of the species we work with and our commitment to the highest safety standards, volunteers never have any physical contact with any of the primates.
Off-Site Volunteers are extremely important to the Primate Rescue Center. We have a great Off-Site Volunteers Packet with tasty recipes, fun enrichment ideas and exciting fund-raising challenges that you can work on from your own home! Off-site Volunteers must coordinate with the Volunteer Coordinator when working on any off-site project.
Event Volunteers
Each year the sanctuary holds an on-site event exclusively for PRC Members, at which volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of tasks to help this event run smoothly. New event volunteers must attend an orientation the week before the event, and are needed from 10:00am to 5:00pm for the event.
The PRC welcomes the help of professionals in a number of fields to offer up their expertise. Landscapers, Artists, Carpenters, Housekeepers, etc. can all make a difference at the Primate Rescue Center by providing their skills to help us better the lives of our residents.
Enrichment Workshop for Volunteer Groups
The Primate Rescue Center is happy to host volunteer groups who are interested in giving their time to create enrichment items for the primate residents during an exclusive Enrichment Workshop. Enjoy a unique experience learning more about primates who come from a variety of captive situations while also giving back to the primates and enriching their lives with your creativity and compassion.
Join The Fun
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