There are many great ways to become involved with the rescue! Of course, it takes supplies and money to run a parrot rescue, but volunteering is another excellent way to become a part of the family that doesn’t cost anything but your time and patience.
Get Involved!
Volunteer to feed the birds!
We’re looking for a couple volunteers to specifically help feed the birds. Volunteers must be over 18, able to use a knife safely, have good situational awareness, be comfortable around larger birds, and receptive to training. You will be trained for at least 3-4 weeks to ensure you are comfortable, safe, and confident. If interested, please fill out our volunteer application and reach out via email.
Volunteers clean cages and floors. They make and distribute toys. They socialize birds by playing, talking, singing to them, or just sitting near them. They do data entry and update computer files. Typically, a volunteer will clean for an hour, then spend an hour making toys or working hands on with birds.
Many gifts are designated in memory of a loved human or pet that has passed on. A separate page lists these memorials, with photos.
If you'd like to endow a specific function, such as a fountain, play area, or something like that, we'd be happy to discuss it with you. We have an endowment fund that you can donate to to help ensure that Iowa Parrot Rescue can continue into the future.