The humans providing sanctuary care to animals are some of the most special people we know. They spend their days tending to animals that have been neglected, abused, abandoned and traumatized, providing every care and comfort. MAARS is a no-kill, non-profit organization funded solely through donations. We also have opportunities to get involved in fundraising, maintenance, special events, outreach, education, and administrative roles. Join us in making a difference. Click here to learn more:: www.maars.org/our-volunteers/

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“My name is Scarlett and my sister actually found MAARS online and was interested in volunteering, which led to me becoming interested as well. I thought it would be a really cool opportunity to work with birds, especially since it was my very first time doing volunteer work. When we first started, I remember the moment I got to meet and interact with some of the birds. I was so excited that I could actually see, interact with, and help care for so many different types of birds. I wish more people understood that birds have such unique and intelligent personalities—they’re capable of so many things. If someone told me they wanted to volunteer at MAARS, I would say it’s an amazing opportunity to help birds and see them from a completely different perspective.”

“Hi, I’m Amy. What surprised me most about parrot rescue work?
I’ve always understood parrots to be intelligent, but I may have underestimated just how much so. They have such full-bodied personalities and often act much like toddlers with their silly antics. I find it heartbreaking how much emotional trauma many of the birds carry, and that most—if not all—of it stems from experiences years ago. It’s also beautiful to watch them learn to trust the people who care for them and begin to move beyond the circumstances that brought them to MAARS.”

Isabella:
“I was looking into the possibility of owning a bird, which I ultimately decided against. However, I still wanted to learn about and care for birds. I came across MAARS and decided I had to give it a try. I waited for years to be old enough, and I’m so glad I did. I’ve learned a lot about how mistreated and understudied parrots are. Many species are incredibly vulnerable, yet there often aren’t enough protections in place to support them. I’ve also learned about harmful practices, like wild catching, that I thought were long gone. In short, MAARS has shown me a better way to support animals—and how much we, as people, still have to learn about them.”

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