Austin Bat Refuge relies on dedicated volunteers to keep us going. No experience necessary!
Austin Bat Refuge is a small non-profit organization that relies on volunteers to keep us going. Check out our volunteer opportunities below for Direct and Indirect Bat Care — no experience necessary!
Apply to VolunteerThanks for your interest in joining our team of dedicated volunteers! Our minimum time commitment for indirect bat care volunteers is 2 hours a week, or 8 hours a month. Here are the most common volunteer opportunities we have available.
Do you have a specialized skill you’d like to contribute? Fill out our volunteer form and let us know!
For direct bat care, we require at least two hours twice a week. Bats’ needs change quickly with the seasons, and we require volunteers with time and familiarity with our systems to ensure they are receiving the most accurate and up-to-date care. Volunteers must have proof of a rabies pre-exposure before handling bats.
We are seeking animal professionals who can assist in medical assessments, testing, and procedures.
Hear about volunteering from our team
We love you all! Having you in our lives is the next best thing about this gig (second only to the bats!). Please come visit anytime and come back when you can take a regular shift.
Thanks so much for all your love, sweat, and tears. Oh, and for donating blood to our mosquitos!