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RESOURCES: Volunteer OpportunitiesIf you would like to post a volunteer opportunity, job, or internship, please use our handy new form.
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. Wildlife Home Care Volunteer Position Description: Wildlife Rescue, Inc. (WRI) is a non-profit organization that has been serving Palo Alto and the surrounding communities for 32 years by rehabilitating and releasing orphaned and injured wildlife, and offering educational programs that help promote a peaceful coexistence with local wildlife. WRI is currently seeking to recruit Home Care Volunteers for its 2007 season. We have several opportunities for the home care of different species, such as songbirds, insectivores, ducklings, squirrels and opossums. This season we also have a particular need for baby hummingbird and baby squirrel home care volunteers. Each species has a different time and space requirement. Animals needing home care vary in age and rehabilitation needs. All animals in home care need to be fed, medicated (if necessary), have their cages cleaned and be closely monitored if debilitated. Training and supplies will be provided. Contact: For more information about volunteer opportunities at WRI call (650) 494-7926 or e-mail. Wildlife Rescue, Inc. 4000 Middlefield Road, Bldg. V, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Wildlife Hospital
Volunteer Position Description: Wildlife Rescue, Inc. (WRI) is a non-profit organization that has been serving Palo Alto and the surrounding communities for 32 years by rehabilitating and releasing orphaned and injured wildlife, and offering educational programs that help promote a peaceful coexistence with local wildlife. WRI is currently seeking to recruit wildlife volunteers for its 2007 season which begins in late February. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old, and able to commit to one shift per week (morning, afternoon and evening shifts available). Training will be provided. Contact: For more information about volunteer opportunities at WRI call (650) 494-7926 or e-mail. Wildlife Rescue, Inc. 4000 Middlefield Road, Bldg. V, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Wildlife Hospital
Volunteer Position Description: Learn to feed, medicate and care for the more than 4,000 ill, injured and orphaned wild animals WildCare takes in every year! Hospital volunteers work hands-on with the animals, participating in everything from cage set-up and cleaning to hand-feeding, medicating and rehabilitating patients. No experience with wildlife is required; all training is done on the job with experienced supervisors and staff. Volunteers must be 18 or older, must attend an orientation (held monthly January - October) and commit to one 4-hour shift per week for a minimum three-month period. Located only 20 minutes from San Francisco, WildCare is a truly urban wildlife rehabilitation center! Contact: Visit our website www.wildcarebayarea.org for upcoming orientations and more information. Contact Alison Hermance, Volunteer Manager at 415-453-1000 x21 or volunteer@wildcarebayarea.org to register for an orientation or for more information. Wildlife
Hospital Volunteer 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 ann@ibrrc.org for any general questions. Wildlife
Hospital Volunteer Position Description: WCA is looking for volunteers and interns for Spring and Summer 2005 (April through August). Learn about the nutritional needs of animals and wildlife behavior. You will feed animals, administer meds, and have the opportunity to be involved with the front desk and triage. Qualifications:
Contact: wcavolunteers@hotmail.com for information and an application. |
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