Friends of Oatland Island, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, established to support Oatland Island Wildlife Center's staff and animal residents.
Board members are volunteers, working hard to supplement financial and professional support of the Wildlife Center.
Mission statement
From the website:
Our mission is to act as a physical and financial support organization for Oatland Island Wildlife Center in order to assist the Savannah-Chatham County Schools and Board of Education in preserving the ecosystem and education programs and maintaining the Visitor's Facility as a community asset.
More information:
Volunteer Information:
Oatland Island Wildlife Center has a variety of opportunities for adults over the age of 18. A few of the volunteer opportunities require a weekly/bi-weekly time commitment; whereas other opportunities can be done in a day! All adult volunteers may be subject to a background check depending on position. Please understand that due to the nature of our facility, there is very limited opportunity to handle and work directly with the animals in our collection. However, we do offer internship opportunities in our animal care department.
Types of Volunteer Opportunities
Guest Services: Multiple positions are available within guest services from assisting at the front desk to attending the admissions booth.
Special Events: Oatland has various events throughout the year: Halloween Hike, Harvest Festival, Spring Festival and the Fairy and Gnome Festival. Assistance is needed for preparation and for the actual event.
Horticulture: Do you have a green thumb? We need individuals to assist with general gardening duties on the property.
Facilities: Mr. or Mrs. Fix it? We have opportunities for you to work on a variety of projects and small tasks throughout the property.
Trail Docent: Do you enjoy interacting with the public? Then learn more about Oatland's animal collection and become a trail/exhibit docent. You will use artifacts, games, etc... to enhance our visitors experience at Oatland. This position requires mandatory training.
Adult Youth Volunteer: Assist with Oatland Wildlife Leaders Program (a year long program geared for teens to learn more about Oatland, wildlife and conservation). This position requires background check and mandatory training.
Donation Information:
You play a crucial role in supporting Friends of Oatland's mission to enhance the success of Oatland Island Wildlife Center's animal care programs and local education initiatives through your donations.
Oatland Island Wildlife Center is a premier family destination in the Low Country. Sponsorships allow companies to enhance their visibility and demonstrate their philanthropic and environmental commitments to target audiences in the local region.
Corporate partners allow Friends of Oatland and Oatland Island Wildlife Center to maintain unparalleled standards in animal care, visitor experience, and educational programming, through the opportunity to sponsor exhibits and annual on-site events such as the Fairy & Gnome Festival, Halloween Hike and Adult Lecture Series.
Wolf Level Sponsorship Level - $5,000
Your company logo prominently featured on all Friends of Oatland event advertisements, seasonal e-newsletters, e-blasts, and social media (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram) related to our special events, and on Friends of Oatland Community Partners Page on our website
Your company’s name and logo placed on our Live Oak of Hope donor wall for one year, located in our Visitors Center, visible to approximately 100,000 visitors per year
Your company logo on a 12” x 12” plaque to be placed outside the animal enclosure of your choice during your sponsorship
Your company logo on two of our OWL Discovery Carts
A sponsorship appreciation plaque to display in your place of business
Your company logo prominently displayed on the FOO sponsorship signage at all events
A Board with your company named permanently placed in “Supporter Way” – a trail dedicated to our most generous benefactors
Four FOO annual memberships for you and your employees
