HANDS-ON
Animal Care
Help with feeding, watering, enclosure cleaning and sanitation, enrichment, husbandry, and routine animal care.
Volunteer With Scaly Solutions Rescue
Make a Difference for Reptiles in Need
Scaly Solutions Rescue, Inc. depends on dedicated volunteers to help us rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home reptiles while providing responsible reptile education to our community.
Whether you have years of reptile experience or are completely new to reptiles, there are many ways to get involved.
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No Experience Required
Training is provided for volunteer activities as appropriate.
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Ages 14+
Volunteers under 18 require parent or guardian consent.
Ways You Can Help
Every volunteer brings something valuable to the rescue. Explore some of the ways you can support our animals and our mission.
COMMUNITY
Education & Outreach
Support educational programs, school visits, community outreach, reptile expos, and responsible reptile education.
OPERATIONS
Facility Support
Assist with enclosure setup, cleaning, organization, maintenance, and projects that keep the rescue operating safely.
EVENTS
Events & Adoptions
Help with adoption events, reptile expos, fundraising activities, community events, and other rescue programs.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Administrative & Creative
Support administration, social media, photography, videography, technology, graphic design, fundraising, and other projects.
PROFESSIONAL
Specialized Skills
Put veterinary, medical, animal husbandry, construction, education, nonprofit, technology, or other professional experience to work.
GETTING STARTED
What to Expect
Getting started is simple. Here’s what you can expect after submitting your volunteer application.
Apply
Complete our volunteer application and tell us about your interests, availability, skills, and experience.
Application Review
Our team will review your application and determine which volunteer opportunities may be a good match.
Orientation & Training
Approved volunteers complete orientation, safety training, and any role-specific training required for their volunteer role.
Get Involved
Once onboarding is complete, you’ll be ready to support the rescue in your approved volunteer role.
ANIMAL CARE & TRAINING
Working With Our Animals
Safety, training, and responsible handling come first.
Reptile experience is not required for every volunteer role. For the safety of our animals and volunteers, completing the volunteer application does not automatically authorize animal handling.
Handling privileges are assigned based on training, demonstrated competency, species, animal temperament, safety considerations, and organizational needs.
Volunteers may begin with non-handling responsibilities and progress to animal-care or handling activities after completing appropriate training.
VOLUNTEERING AT SSR
Who Can Volunteer?
We welcome volunteers with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and experience levels.
Ages 14+
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Applicants under 18 require parent or guardian consent.
All Experience Levels
Previous reptile experience is welcome but not required for every volunteer role.
Training Provided
Volunteers complete orientation, safety training, and any role-specific training required for their responsibilities.
Safety First
Volunteers must follow SSR husbandry, sanitation, quarantine, biosecurity, and animal-handling requirements.
Service Hours
Students seeking volunteer or service hours are welcome to apply. Include any required hours and completion deadline on your application.
Opportunities Vary
Volunteer placement depends on current rescue needs, scheduling, training, skills, and availability.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Help us provide better care for reptiles in need while supporting education and responsible reptile ownership in our community.
VOLUNTEER FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about volunteering with Scaly Solutions Rescue? Here are answers to some of the most common questions.
Do I need reptile experience to volunteer?
No. Previous reptile experience is welcome, but it is not required for every volunteer role. Training requirements vary depending on the responsibilities of each position.
How old do I need to be to volunteer?
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Applicants under 18 require consent from a parent or legal guardian and may have additional restrictions based on their age and assigned duties.
Will I get to handle reptiles?
Possibly. Animal handling is not automatically granted to volunteers. Handling privileges are based on training, demonstrated competency, species, individual animal considerations, safety requirements, and authorization from Scaly Solutions Rescue.
Can I complete school or community-service hours?
Yes. Students and others seeking required service hours are welcome to apply. Please include the number of hours required and your completion deadline on your application. Placement and the availability of sufficient hours are not guaranteed.
What kind of time commitment is required?
Volunteer opportunities vary. Some roles may involve regular ongoing shifts, while others are event-based or project-based. We consider your availability when matching you with appropriate opportunities.
What should I wear when volunteering?
Requirements depend on your assignment. Volunteers performing animal-care or facility duties should wear appropriate clothing and closed-toe footwear. Additional personal protective equipment may be required for certain activities.
Can I volunteer if I don’t want to handle reptiles?
Absolutely. Volunteers can support the rescue through education, events, administration, fundraising, social media, photography, facility projects, and other activities that do not require animal handling.
What happens after I submit my application?
Our team will review your application and contact you regarding next steps. Depending on the volunteer role, this may include an interview, orientation, required agreements, safety training, and role-specific training. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance or a particular volunteer assignment.
