FVWC Memberships give you the oppurtunity to sponser an animal in need. You can become a contributing member in helping an animal gain the care that they need and will have more involvement in the Center by receiving our quarterly newsletter. Our newsletter contains information about how to help animals, educational information, animal success stories, and notification of upcoming fundraisers. Review the information below and decide on which membership you want. There are a few ways to achieve a membership, you can order from our online store, email the center at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call the Center at 630-365-3800.  

Cottontail Membership

Cost: $35

 Receive: Quarterly newsletter and a photo of your animal

FVWC has two different internship opportunities available. Interns work 20 hours per week, May through August. No experience is necessary. To apply, please send your resume with a cover letter to our mailing address or email by March 1, 2011.  You must be at least 18 years old to apply. FVWC will work with any higher education facility to help obtain course credit. The earlier you apply, the better!

Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship

Wildlife Rehabilitation Interns learn the basics of wildlife rehabilitation from our specialists at the Center. Interns help with all aspects of daily animal care, from hand feeding infant mammals and birds to medicating and caring for injured adults. Basic cleaning and food prep is required.

Wildlife Center Public Relations Internship

Interns will help with all aspects of dealing with the public at the Center, including (but not limited to): answering phones, public education, intake of orphaned and injured animals, donation coordination and light merchandise sales in the intake area.

Animal Handling Volunteers

 Help with the day to day work at the Center. From hand feeding baby mammals and birds, caring for injured adults, laundry, dishes, etc. These volunteers help with all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation. Animal Handling Volunteers are required to volunteer at least one 4-hour shift each week, April – September, with morning hours available October – March.

 Support Volunteers

Help keep the Center running. There is no specific time commitment; because of this, Support Volunteers are not allowed to work in direct contact with the animals. Support Volunteers clean cages, do laundry, dishes, errands, paperwork, etc.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Fox Valley Wildlife Center at 630-365-3800 and ask for Ashley Flint.