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23 people are interested
Seasonal Animal Care Roles at Marine Mammal Care Center
ORGANIZATION: Marine Mammal Care Center
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23 people are interested
The Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) is looking for volunteers to assist during our busiest time of the year! MMCC is the only organization authorized by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to respond to marine mammals in distress along the entire Los Angeles County coastline from Malibu to Seal Beach, Catalina Island, and at sea. MMCC has rehabilitated nearly 10,000 marine mammals and returned them to their ocean home since its founding in 1992.
Seasonal Animal Care volunteers have shorter schedules that last approximately 3 to 4 hours. If selected, you would be assigned to the same day of the week at the same scheduled time for the duration of our busy season (approximately 12 weeks).
These positions provide support to the Animal Care team but you will not work directly with the animals. At the conclusion of the 12 weeks some seasonal volunteers may be selected to volunteer with the organization in other capacities.
The following describes some of the duties a Seasonal Short Shift volunteer will assist in:
Auxiliary Cleaning
Cleaning kennels, pools, and towels used in pens. Must be able to work independently, use protective gear, carry or lift kennels and portable pools short distances, stoop, squat and use upper body to scrub with brushes, and carefully handle items that are contaminated with animal body fluids and feces. Shift times: 7:30 am - 11:00 am OR 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Dishwashing
Dishwashing, cleaning, and disinfecting feeding tubes and other dishes. Must be able to stand for an extended period of time as well as bend and lift items of various weights. Shift times: 8:00 am - 11:00 am OR 11:00 am - 2:00 pm OR 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Food Preparation (Thaw fish)
Thawing and sorting raw fish and weighing out batches for daily feeds, and/or preparing fish gruel. Must be able to stand for an extended period, lift and carry containers of fish weighing up to 40 lbs each. Handling of raw fish required. Handling of vitamins, oils, and other ingredients necessary in the preparation of the gruel. Shift time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am (or until all fish has been sorted and refrigerated).
Records
Transcribing patient notes (by hand) to patients' permanent records. Notes include patient progress, feeding instructions, medications, and pen transfers. Shift time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
If you are interested and able to commit consistently for approximately 12 weeks, please reply to kwong@marinemammalcare.org with the shift type (underlined) of your choice.
More opportunities with Marine Mammal Care Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Marine Mammal Care Center
Location:
3601 South Gaffey St. #8, San Pedro, CA 90731, US
Mission Statement
The Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles is a hospital for ill, injured and malnourished marine mammals. Our mission is to rehabilitate and release back into their natural environment, sick and injured seals and sea lions that strand along the Los Angeles County Coastline. We are the only year round rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles County designated to treat marine mammals. Our important work is authorized by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Description
The Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles is a hospital for ill, injured and orphaned marine mammals. Our primary work is the treatment and release of rescued seals & sea lions.
The Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles was initially formed as the result of an agreement between Harcourt-Brace and the Los Angeles Unified School District(LAUSD). The Care Center began operating in October 1992.
The Care Center is also involved in the education of students, school teachers and the general public in conjunction with the Center for Marine Studies. We also actively collaborate with other agencies, universities and museums to learn and aid the treatment of the patients in our care.
The Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles is a participating organization of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network. In the case of an oil spill within the Los Angeles, Ventura County area, The Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles would respond to caring for any marine mammals exposed to petroleum products in their environment, working under the Office of Spill Prevention and Response.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3601 South Gaffey Street #8San Pedro, CA 90731
DATE POSTED
February 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Aquarium Maintenance
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veterinary
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours per week for approximately 12 weeks