Miranda’s reason on why this work matters to her personally:
“This work matters to me personally, as I am passionate about working with and being a voice for those who are vulnerable and often cannot speak up for themselves. My day job is being a social worker, and I work with children and families who have endured abuse. I feel just as passionate about animals, so if there is a way I can make a small difference in helping these animals heal from their trauma and enjoy their life at MAARS, I will do it!”

“What brought you to our parrot sanctuary in the first place?” Michelle said:
“I have an African Grey parrot and wanted to get involved with volunteering and meet other bird people. I ended up turning MAARS into an internship working with a new resident.”

One moment that stuck out to Robyn personally is this:
“There was a former resident, a bare-eyed cockatoo named Corry, who grew very attached to me during the Sunday shift. I learned that he was very particular about who he liked, and he happened to like me! I would always clean his room, and when I became pregnant, we would just hang out together, make toys, and play. I will always remember the special moments we had together!”

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Today at MAARS: Bebe and Philippe discuss their plans for volunteer appreciation week. ... See MoreSee Less

A few words from our Executive Director!

"This National Volunteer Week, we celebrate our incredible volunteers, who show up, day after day, for our flock. Here are just a few of the humans that make MAARS possible. Behind every clean enclosure, every thoughtfully prepared meal, every piece of enrichment, every moment of patience, and every quiet act of care—there is a volunteer choosing to give their time, energy, and heart to parrots who need them.
To each and every one of you: thank you.
For your compassion.
For your consistency.
For the respect you show these complex, intelligent beings.
And for standing with them—not just in care, but in understanding.

Our flock’s lives are better because of you. Truly. This National Volunteer Week may only last 7 days, but our gratitude is endless!"

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