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4 people are interested
Short term volunteers needed to help during busy season! Help us save seals!
ORGANIZATION: Marine Mammal Care Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles is looking for volunteers to assist our animal care crews during our busiest time of the year by washing dishes, doing laundry, cleaning empty pens, and other tasks. We rely on these Seasonal volunteers so the fully trained volunteers can spend more time providing patient care.
These Seasonal Short Shift volunteers will commit to a once a week shift while our patient counts are high, likely over three months starting around February or March. Shifts are three to four hours in length.
You can find more information and complete an application on our website marinemammalcare.org or email for questions!
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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
January 2, 2019
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Aquarium Maintenance
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hour shift once a week for approximately 12 weeks