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Sulphur Creek Nature Center
Links to information pertinent to Sulphur Creek donations to HARD Links to relevant information for Sulphur Creek Sulphur Creek Programs
(510) 881-6747
1801 D Street, Hayward
sulphurcreek@haywardrec.org

 

Park Hours 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday
Discovery Center 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday through Sunday

Sulphur Creek Nature Center is a wildlife education and rehabilitation facility whose mission is to promote the conservation of local environmental resources by fostering an appreciation and understanding of the animals in the world around us, and encouraging peaceful coexistence between people and native wildlife by serving as a community resource for wildlife issues.

Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in becoming a Sulphur Creek volunteer, please visit the center where you can pick up a volunteer application or download one here. Part of the application will ask for the days and times you
are available to volunteer as well as the area you are interested in volunteering in (see areas of interest below). We make calls back to applicants when openings come up in the schedule or when a need arises. You need to be at least 13 years old to volunteer, and you also need to commit to one year of volunteer service. If you have any questions about the volunteer program, please call us at 510-881-6747 or send us an email. Thank you again for your interest in volunteering.

volunteerWildlife Volunteer
Help the Animal Care staff care for both resident animals and injured or orphaned wildlife being rehabilitated in our hospital.  Up to 900 animals are treated in our hospital each year and our volunteers help them along the road to recovery.  Wildlife volunteers complete a wide variety of tasks, including: diet preparation, feeding, cleaning enclosures, animal enrichment, restocking supplies, and assisting the public with the Lending Library.  Wildlife volunteers are asked to commit to a weekly 4 hour shift for a minimum of one year.

 



volunteerDiscovery Center Volunteer
Discovery Center Volunteers care for the reptiles, amphibians, fish, and arthropods in our museum.  Their duties include: cleaning enclosures, food preparation and feeding, setting up displays, and animal enrichment.  Discovery Center Volunteers are asked to commit to a weekly shift for a minimum of one year.




DocentWildlife Docents
Wildlife docents play a vital role at Sulphur Creek Nature Center by helping to share knowledge about local wildlife with the community.  A series of classes will help prepare you to assist the naturalists with school programs, community fairs and festivals, and in educating the general public.  Docents will learn the natural history and ecology of local wildlife, how to handle wild and domestic resident animals used in educational programs, and to use professional interpretive techniques to convey information and enthusiasm to others.  If you are interested in teaching, and learning, call Sulphur Creek for a Docent Application to participate in the next docent training. Our next annual docent training will be held Monday evenings, January 3, 10, 24, 31, and February 7 from 6:30-9:00pm.  Call for an application (510) 881-6747.

DocentConvalescent Hospital and Assisted Living Docents
Animals seem to bring out the best in everyone and through Sulphur Creek's Convalescent and Assisted Living Program we are able to bring cheer and a smile to those that need to reside away from home.  Join this extraordinary group of dedicated docents as you learn how to handle, present, and share some of our special domestic critters.  Convalescent Hospital volunteers typically commit to one 4 hour shift each month.

Rest Home Volunteers - Share Your Love of Animals

Volunteer at a Rest HomeThere are many wonderful benefits to volunteering.  HARD has two outstanding Senior Centers where volunteer opportunities abound. Volunteers help with special events, social services, tax assistance, luncheons, classes, bingo, driving van excursions and reception work. There are many opportunities to choose from.


The Hayward Senior Center is located at 22325 North Third Street in Hayward.  The Kenneth Aitken Senior and Community Center is located at 17800 Redwood Road in Castro Valley.

Call (510) 881-6768 to get involved at your local Senior Center or email us at hardsenior@haywardrec.org

Fundraising Volunteer
Sulphur Creek relies heavily on the financial support of the community.  Fundraising volunteers help organize and staff fundraising events, as well as, solicit donations for our programs.

Clerical Volunteer
Clerical Volunteers assist staff with mailings, record keeping, computer data entry, and general office tasks.

Gardener
Gardening Volunteers help keep our park beautiful by maintaining our native plant garden and other landscape areas in the park.

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