this is not practical then put on a pair of protective gloves and pick up the bat and put it in the box. bats are not vicious, but a frightened wild animal may become distressed. put a piece of cloth such as an old tea towel loosely crumpled in one corner of the box. the bat will feel safer if it has something to crawl into and hide. put a few small air holes into the lid and a very shallow container (such as a plastic bottle top) of water in one corner so the bat can have a drink.
always wear gloves to handle bats. place the box on its 