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Volunteer Spotlight - Chris Russoniello
Chris is a big fan of the Great Blue Heron. He helps care for lots of waterfowl here at TRT and helps train new volunteers.
Volunteer Spotlight - Gail DiGirolamo
Gail DiGirolamo is an admit office volunteer and a self-proclaimed vulture-lover! She loves working and learning alongside our staff and other volunteers.
Volunteer Spotlight - Gwen DeRupo
Gwen loves the often-misunderstood pigeon. She finds them funny, energetic and mischievous!
Volunteer Spotlight - Daniel Keller
Daniel loves Bald Eagles, and visits with our resident eagles every week. He enjoys working alongside passionate people who share a common goal of helping wildlife.
Volunteer Spotlight - Betsy Carlough
Betsy loves great Blue Herons and working alongside other passionate, conservation-minded volunteers and staff members. Lear more about this month’s volunteer here!
Volunteer Spotlight - Debbie Yaskulka
Debbie loves bluebirds and hummingbirds, and her name translates from Polish to "swallow" in English - so of course she's a bird lover! Learn more about our great volunteer, Debbie, here.
Volunteer Spotlight - Nicole Donohue
This month's “Volunteer Spotlight” is our fantastic Gift Shop volunteer, Nicole Donohue. Nicole loves vultures and ravens especially!
Volunteer Spotlight - Summer Scholars '24
As we close another successful busy season at The Raptor Trust, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Summer Scholars Class of 2024.
Volunteer Spotlight - Caroline Fernandes
This month's volunteer spotlight goes out to none other than Caroline Fernandes!
Thank You, 2023 Volunteers
The work done here at The Raptor Trust would be impossible without our volunteers. From reception to cage cleaning, volunteers help with everything. Thank you, all!
Volunteer Spotlight - Berry Brixie
This month, we are delighted to feature Berry Brixie in our Volunteer Spotlight. Berry is a passionate animal lover who joined The Raptor Trust after moving to New Jersey a few years ago.
Volunteer Spotlight - Kathy Shaw
This month, we shine the volunteer spotlight on Kathy Shaw, a dedicated high school English teacher whose heart beats for wildlife.
Volunteer Spotlight - Peggy Lefkin
Our featured volunteer this month is Peggy Lefkin! Peggy has always been interested in birds, and she found The Raptor Trust while trying to get connected with local birding groups on social media.
Volunteer Spotlight - Gaby Schmitt
This month's Volunteer Spotlight features the fabulous Gaby Schmitt, who first learned about The Raptor Trust when she responded to an email from the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ seeking volunteer transporters.