By Chelsea Meyer
B103 Rockford
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DURAND — Animal rescue centers play a crucial role in preserving and rehabilitating wildlife.

Every year, numerous animals find themselves in distress due to accidents, natural disasters or human interference. The dedicated team of volunteers at Hoo Haven take in these defenseless creatures and provide essential medical care, food and shelter to nurse them back to health.

None of this would be possible without volunteers, which is why Hoo Haven is looking for your help.

“It’s a great opportunity for retired folks looking to fill a day of their time with giving back,” said Donald Czyzyk, Hoo Haven’s director of marketing and public relations. “Or if you’re a father or mother and want to spend quality time with your teens, it’s a unique opportunity. We also have amazing opportunities to high school students or college students looking at getting into the veterinary or agriculture field as a career.”

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Hoo Haven has free housing for college students who volunteer for a internship. The nonprofit provides college students with an opportunity for hands-on learning about wildlife rehabilitation and the chance to gain insights into the medical care, feeding and rehabilitation processes for different animal species. They also reward college credits for the work.

Learn how you can volunteer and rescue animals HERE.

This article is by Chelsea Meyer. Email her at chelsea@b103fm.com.