The Illinois Raptor Center is seeking committed volunteers of all skill levels. From carpentry to office help to animal transport to manning an informational booth; we have plenty of opportunities for volunteers willing to serve their community. Call 217-963-6909 if you can help.

Volunteers may transport an injured animal to the IRC, clean a cage, staff an informational booth, help put on an open house, or any of a dozen other jobs. Senior volunteers, those who have gained extra experience and training, may handle educational birds during programs.

As the IRC continues to grow, the need for volunteers becomes even greater. To reach our goals of educating the public and setting an example of environmental stewardship we need people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and join us.

Our volunteers give countless hours. What they receive is an education about the natural world that is second to none. The work is hard, but the rewards are worth it.

PROJECT LIST:

Several Boy Scouts have completed Eagle Scout Projects at the IRC. Many of the following projects have Eagle Scout Project potential. Call Jacques at 963-6909.

 
Construction:
Main Property
Bird watching - Put windows in bird blind, repair door and paint
 
Construction:
Main Property
Bird watching ­ Set deer stand on prairie for picture platform
 
Construction:
Main Property
Office - Hang hawk mural in office
 
 
Construction:
Main Property
Pavilion - Prairie plant bed at pavilion
 

Construction:
Valley
Hack Tower - Relocate hack tower to valley
 
 

Project wish list continued...

Equipment:
Education on the Wing pavilion
Pavilion - Fire ring and benches
 
Maintenance:
Main Property
Attic ­ clean up and reorganize
 
Maintenance:
Main Property
Pigeons - Rebuild loft aviaries, paint and skirt
 
Maintenance:
Main Property
Shed - Repairs to tool shed and repaint
 
Restoration:
Flood Plain
Trail - Woodchip trail again
 
Restoration:
Pavilion
Pavilion - Cut tree limbs blocking pond/valley view
 
Restoration:
Valley
Fire breaks ­ create permanent Valley firebreaks
 
Signs:
IRC Office and wildlife hospital
 
Pauline's Prairie
 
Raptor names and species
 
Sangamon Valley Overlook trail sign - redesign

Shop dedication to Phil Quintenz
 
Wildlife area ­ no cats, dogs, or horses
 
Daffodil Valley Blooms Again

Riley's Pond