SADLY this little guy is just one of the 3000 sick, injured and orphaned animals that will need the care and rehabilitation of the Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers (TVWC) this year.

Not to mention the thousands more that will need to be assessed, transported, relocated or reunited by the group's volunteers.

More often then not, these animals require care after being attacked by dogs or cats, colliding with cars or windows or becoming entangled in fishing or barbed wire.

The animals in care range from marsupial joeys to venomous snakes.

With the number of animals requiring help so high, TVWC is calling upon members of the community to help out in any way possible.

This weekend TVWC will hold an orientation day where people can learn about the work of the organisation and the different ways they can become involved.

TVWC president Jo Cabale said there was a role for everyone, it was just a matter of identifying how much time they had to give and what areas they were interested in.

"The day will provide a forum for communication to begin, so even if you are not sure how you can contribute, you can discover what areas interest you most," she said.

Ms Cabale said in the past, some TVWC members chose to man a 24 hour hotline while others used their skills to make enclosures or nest boxes.

Other members helped fundraise, wrote newsletters or assisted with transportation for the injured animals.

TVWC are currently the Tweed's only wildlife care group and are made up entirely of volunteers.

The orientation day will be in held in the canvas and kettle room at the Council building on Tumbulgum Rd, Murwillumbah this Saturday, May 11.

A morning tea will be provided but people are encouraged to bring their own lunch.

For more information contact Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers on 02 6672 4789 or visit http://www.tvwc.org.au