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RESOURCES: Volunteer OpportunitiesIf you would like to post a volunteer opportunity, job, or internship, please use our handy new form.
Volunteers and Intern Opportunities Position Description: Nursery Volunteer or Internship: Learn about the many aspects of wildlife care, while enjoying a rewarding experience of caring for animals and then releasing them back to the wild. No experience is required (full training is provided), but we ask that you volunteer/intern for 4+ hours a week for 40+ hours (this is flexible and we will work to accommodate your schedule). We welcome high school students who are required to volunteer, college students who are completing an internship, ASPs who have too many traffic tickets and all others who are interested. For more information and an application, please contact us at wcavolunteers@yahoo.com. Front desk/reception/greeter volunteer: Front desk volunteers interact with the public and triage. If you have a love for wildlife and can effectively communicate with a diverse public, then you will enjoy this rewarding and exciting volunteer opportunity. If you are interested in becoming a front desk volunteer, please contact us at wcavolunteers@yahoo.com. Volunteer Hotline Specialist: Wildlife Hotline Volunteers are the first point of contact between the concerned caller about a wild animal and Wildlife Care Association. Volunteers will receive training on how to answer questions regarding co-existing with urban wildlife, how to reunite wild parents with their young and how to identify when an animal needs medical care or rehabilitation. If you have a love for wildlife and can effectively communicate with a diverse public, then you will enjoy this rewarding and exciting volunteer opportunity. The best part of being a Volunteer Hotline Specialist is helping local wildlife in the comfort of your own home or at our Wildlife Center. If you are interested in becoming a phone volunteer, please contact Melanie LeGrow at wcaphones@yahoo.com. Home Rehabilitator: Feed and take care of wild animals in your house! You can help young and adult birds, mammals, and reptiles. This requires specific training and a lot of dedication. Please complete the Rehabilitation Membership Application and email to wcarehabilitation@yahoo.com. Fundraising and grant writing: Most people think that fundraising is just about asking people for money, but there are many other aspects involved. We host events, write and prepare mailings and find any way to help keep our doors open. If you are interested in grant writing or fundraising, please contact Jennifer at wcagrants@yahoo.com or wcafundraising@yahoo.com. contact: Please see above for contact information. For additional information on us, please call 916-965-WILD or visit us at www.wildlifecareassociation.com. Position Description: IBRRC is looking for volunteers to work with aquatic birds and oiled wildlife. Volunteers will need to attend a two hour orientation session and must be 18 years or older. Those wishing to learn aquatic bird rehabilitation skills, transport wildlife, and help with facilities support should commit to a four hour shift once a week. Volunteers will work and train with an experienced volunteer or staff member. Contact: Please the IBRRC website for the next scheduled volunteer orientation and forms. Contact no_cal_center@ibrrc.org for any general questions. Positions close January 30, 2010.
Tour Guide, North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve Position Description: Volunteers with an interest in nature and conservation are needed to assist with a new public tour program at North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve. Beginning in February, the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will offer free guided tours of this volcanic plateau, located near Oroville. This spectacular reserve is renowned for its impressive wildflower displays, dramatic waterfalls and rare wildlife. The tours will initially be led by DFG staff, but training will be offered to members of the public who would like to volunteer as guides. Volunteers can attend one of two orientation sessions:
After the initial orientation session, volunteers will observe expert leaders on select short hikes on the first and third Saturdays between February 6 and May 15. Discussions and formal training will follow. For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to make a reservation for either of the training sessions, please call Alyse Weyman at (916) 358-2869. Internships Position Description: SWR is offering unpaid internships in our Baby Bird Nursery and wildlife center during the spring and summer months. Interns have the opportunity to work hands-on with our wild patients and gain extensive experience learning from our staff. Typical duties range from feeding & medicating baby birds at the Nursery to handling special projects that include natural-history research as well as certain administrative topics. Sierra Wildlife Rescue (SWR) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned wildlife. SWR operates in El Dorado County, California (primarily on the western slope, in the foothills near Placerville) and takes in approximately 1500 animals per year. If you have questions regarding an internship or are interested in applying, please contact Dave Cook via email or phone 530-363-4848. Internships will be available much of 2010. Start and end dates can be tailored to individuals based on their interests and availability. Docents, Guides, Bird Monitoring, Habitat Restoration Audubon Canyon Ranch Audubon Canyon Ranch protects the natural resources of its sanctuaries while fostering an understanding and appreciation of these environments. We educate children and adults, promote ecological literacy that is grounded in direct experience, and conduct research and restoration that advances conservation science. Volunteering is a worthwhile and rewarding way to contribute to the nature preservation, education and research programs of Audubon Canyon Ranch. Audubon Canyon Ranch has over 800 active volunteers. Volunteer opportunities vary in experience and training required, as well as the necessary time commitment. Orientations are on Saturday, June 6th and Wednesday, June 10th from 9:30 to noon. Docent Training begins August 26, 2009. Dove Banding Volunteers California Department of Fish & Game The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is seeking volunteers in the Sacramento area to participate in its Mourning Dove Banding Program. The printed bands that are attached to birds' legs are an important tool used by wildlife managers to help them evaluate mourning dove populations. Band recovery data is reported to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Bird Banding Laboratory, where it is added to a national database. Wildlife managers use this information to keep track of the species' survival and harvest rates. Program participants should be over 18 and have good organizational skills and a commitment to wildlife preservation. The trapping and banding work is typically done in the early morning and late evening, but volunteers who can only work limited hours or on certain days can still be utilized and are welcome. For more detailed information about the program or to reserve a space at a training session, please contact Regina Abella or call (916) 445-3728. Position Description: Caution! Volunteering In Wildlife Rehabilitation Can Be Habit Forming! If you are at least 16 years of age or older, have a positive attitude, a love for animals, and are not afraid to get dirty, you will love volunteering with us! New volunteers will be trained to hand feed baby birds and mammals, clean habitats, prepare meals for our patients, do laundry and dishes. For more information on how to obtain a volunteer application send an email to: ohswildlife@yahoo.com. We are located in the Newark/Fremont Bay Area. Our wildlife center opens in April for volunteers to begin their service. Our work is seasonal so all volunteering is between the months of April to October. The volunteer shifts are broken up into 3 time slots. The shifts are 8:00am-12:00pm, 12:00pm-4:00pm, and 4:00pm-7:00pm everyday of the week. The Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is an extraordinary place for people who love working with animals or for individuals seeking a career in animal care who want hands-on experience. In this environment not only can you learn about the different species of wildlife, you are given the opportunity to be up close with our wild animals. We receive a wide variety of wildlife including hawks, owls, raccoons, wild rabbits, opossums, squirrels, foxes, wetland wildlife, and many species of songbirds. Requirements to Become a Volunteer:
What is Wildlife Rehabilitation? Wildlife rehabilitation consists of rescuing and caring for native and non-native California wildlife species that are injured or orphaned. We determine injuries or illnesses, administer basic first aid, provide diet needs, observe behavior, and offer appropriate housing. Once the wildlife in our care is recovered we return them back to the wild where they belong. As human populations increase there are so many obstacles our local wildlife faces on a daily basis making survival more and more difficult for them. Loss of habitat, water, food and climate change all contribute to wildlife becoming injured and orphaned in our community. As a result, there is an increased need for more wildlife rehabilitators and volunteers just like you. We can not face these challenges alone. contact: Angela Hartman, 510-797-9449 or email ohswildlife@yahoo.com Nursery/Animal
Care Volunteer or Intern Position Description:
Contact: Please contact us for an application and/or additional information Home Care Volunteer Position Description: Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley, www.wcsv.org, seeks center and home care volunteers to care for injured and orphaned wildlife for release back to the wild. Volunteer opportunities include: animal care, board work, construction, database/office management, educational outreach, event planning, facilities planning, fundraising, graphic design, landscaping/gardening, volunteer coordinator. The Wildlife Center, located in San Jose, has an active and enthusiastic corps of volunteers committed to welcoming and training new supporters. Join us in caring for local wildlife. Contact: Email Patricia Abreu or call (408) 929-WILD (9453) for orientation dates.
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