Your Passion. Their Second Chance.
The Alabama Wildlife Center is looking for the next generation of community leaders to make a difference for Alabama’s native wildlife!
Our Junior Board brings together passionate young professionals to support wildlife rehabilitation and education through fundraising, community engagement, and volunteer leadership.
Applications open November 5, 2026. The new Junior Board will begin serving in January 2027.
What Is the Junior Board?
The Alabama Wildlife Center Junior Board is a volunteer leadership group of up to 20 young professionals committed to making a difference for Alabama’s native wildlife.
Working alongside AWC’s staff and Board of Directors, Junior Board members help strengthen community connections, expand fundraising efforts, and introduce new audiences to the important work of the Alabama Wildlife Center.
Through hands-on involvement in fundraising, events, and community outreach, members gain valuable nonprofit leadership experience while making a meaningful impact on wildlife rehabilitation and education throughout Alabama.
What You’ll Do?
Lead Chirps and Chips
Take an active role in planning and leading AWC’s annual young professionals fundraiser, Chirps and Chips. Members help with event planning, sponsorships, ticket sales, promotion, and volunteer coordination.
Support AWC’s Annual Gala
Assist with one of AWC’s largest annual fundraising events by helping secure sponsorships, solicit silent auction items, promote the event, and support other Gala activities.
Advocate for Wildlife
Serve as an ambassador for AWC by raising awareness of our mission, engaging your professional and personal networks, and connecting more people with wildlife rehabilitation and education.
Why Join the Junior Board?
Joining the AWC Junior Board is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community while building valuable relationships and developing leadership skills.
Develop Leadership Skills: Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, event planning, and community engagement.
Build Your Network: Connect with other motivated young professionals, community leaders, and established nonprofit supporters.
Make a Difference: Directly support AWC’s mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing Alabama’s native birds.
Grow Professionally: Strengthen your professional experience through meaningful volunteer leadership and collaboration.
Become an Advocate: Help introduce new audiences to wildlife rehabilitation, conservation, and environmental education.
Who Can Apply?
We’re looking for enthusiastic young professionals who are passionate about making a difference and ready to contribute their time, talents, and energy to support the Alabama Wildlife Center’s mission.
Applicants should meet the following qualifications:
Age Requirement: Be between 18 and 38 years old at the beginning of their membership term.
Interest in AWC’s Mission: Demonstrate an interest in wildlife rehabilitation, conservation, environmental education, or community service.
Community Involvement: Be able to participate in meetings, events, and activities throughout Central Alabama.
Commitment to Service: Be willing to actively contribute to Junior Board initiatives, fundraising activities, and community engagement efforts.
No previous board experience is required! We welcome applicants from a variety of professional backgrounds and experiences who share our commitment to making a difference for Alabama’s wildlife.
What’s the Commitment?
Serving on the Alabama Wildlife Center Junior Board is a meaningful opportunity to give back while developing leadership skills and professional connections. Members are expected to actively participate in the Board’s activities and support AWC’s fundraising and community engagement efforts.
Term of Service: Members generally serve two-year terms, with the opportunity to be considered for an additional consecutive term.
Meeting Attendance: The Junior Board holds six regular meetings annually. Members are expected to attend at least four meetings each year and participate in committee activities as needed.
Event Participation: Members take an active role in planning and executing Chirps and Chips, the Junior Board’s signature fundraising event, while also supporting AWC’s Annual Gala.
Fundraising Support: Members are expected to contribute to fundraising efforts through activities such as soliciting sponsorships or donations, promoting events, selling tickets, assisting with event planning, or making voluntary personal contributions.
Community Engagement: Members serve as ambassadors for the Alabama Wildlife Center, helping raise awareness of its mission and connecting others with opportunities to support wildlife rehabilitation and education.
No Mandatory Financial Contribution: There are no membership dues, required personal donations, or individual fundraising minimums. Members are encouraged to contribute in ways that align with their individual skills, resources, and interests.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
Are you ready to make a difference for Alabama’s native wildlife while connecting with other passionate young professionals?
The Alabama Wildlife Center is now accepting applications for its 2027 Junior Board! We’re looking for enthusiastic, community-minded individuals who are excited to contribute their time, talents, and ideas to support our mission.
Applications Open: November 5, 2026
Application Period: November–December 2026
Junior Board Begins: January 2027
Interested applicants are encouraged to complete the application below. Selected applicants will be contacted regarding next steps in the membership process.
We look forward to welcoming the next generation of leaders to the Alabama Wildlife Center!