Woodlands Wildlife Refuge (Woodlands) is looking for passionate, dedicated, and experienced individuals to serve on their Board of Trustees.

Woodlands Wildlife Refuge (Woodlands) is looking for passionate, dedicated, and experienced individuals to serve on their Board of Trustees. If you care about supporting the state’s dwindling wildlife population and want to share your passion for animal welfare, then we would like to get to know you!

Our Mission

The mission of Woodlands Wildlife Refuge is the care and release of orphaned and injured native wildlife back to their natural habitat. We also provide educational programs about the habits and habitats of our local wildlife.

Board Member Qualifications & Requirements

·       In support of Woodlands’ mission, help establish strategic direction, set board policy, and steward the assets 

·       Participate in regularly scheduled board meetings – virtually or in person

·       Serve in an advisory capacity to Woodlands by sharing ideas, opinions and information

·       Make a personally comfortable substantial financial donation to WWR each year to signify that the organization is a personal philanthropic priority

·       Attend and/or support Woodlands’ fundraising events

·       Share Woodlands’ mission, vision, and goals to raise awareness of the organization

Our History

Woodlands began in 1986 and was founded by Executive Director, Tracy Leaver, a New Jersey state licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Woodlands is located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey and is a 501c3 charity.

Woodlands cares for over 1,700 orphaned or injured wild animals annually. As our communities continue to grow, as well as the loss of habitat, the need for our services continues to increase. Woodlands is the primary facility care for black bears and endangered bobcat. In addition, Woodlands provides care for wild mammal and reptiles such as raccoons, skunks, opossums, rabbits, woodchucks, foxes, squirrels, coyotes, bats, otters, porcupines, turtles and snakes.

Woodlands has a staff of 4 highly trained employees that work alongside an army of over 40 volunteers that help who care for the animals until their release. The doctors and staff at the Animal Hospital of Clinton-Perryville, Voorhees Corner Veterinary Clinic, Oradell Animal Hospital, and West Hunterdon Animal Hospital generously treat animals needing more extensive care such as X-rays, fracture repair or surgery. All animals are maintained until they are healthy enough to survive in the wild. Woodlands’ goal is to release every animal back into the wild. In the cases where an animal is determined “non-releasable”, Woodlands may offer that animal sanctuary to live out its days with the utmost quality of life.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team of concerned animal advocates, please consider offering your time and talent to the Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Board of Trustees.

For additional information visit Woodlands Wildlife at https://woodlandswildlife.org/board/ or www.twitter.com/wildrehab or www.facebook.com/wildrehab or www.instagram.com/wildrehab or

https://www.dhirubhai.net/company/woodlandswildliferefuge

Desired Skills and Experience                                                                                                                         

This position requires the following skills: Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Marketing, Community Outreach, Financial Planning

Seniority Level

Associate

Industry

·       Non-Profit Organization  

·       Non-profit Organization Management

Employment Type

Volunteer