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Flexible Schedule
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McClellan Park, CA 95652
Ideal Internship for Majors including and similar to: Zoology, Biology, Animal Science, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Environmental Technology, Natural Resources, Vet Technology, Pre-Vet, and more! This is an UNPAID internship. It is eligible for school credit depending on individual school program requirements. Wildlife Care Association (WCA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer organization, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured and orphaned wildlife. The Animal Caretaker Internship provides hands-on experience in the WCA Bird Nursery and Triage Clinic working with injured and orphaned wildlife. Interns learn basic animal caretaking procedures, medical protocols, and in-depth species identification and natural histories. Interns will work alongside staff and other volunteers/interns to complete all tasks associated with animal rehabilitation. The majority of WCA’s in-center animal care consists of avian species, though all local wildlife species are accepted and treated. Interns will primarily work in the center helping with cage cleaning, animal feeding, medication distribution and other daily tasks. Some duties, however, may include animal transportations, assisting on phone lines, or special projects as needs arise. Educating the public is a large part of this position and interns will learn how to proceed when faced with public inquires. Interns are expected to work at least 16 hours per week during each session for a total minimum commitment of 200 hours. At least one weekend shift is required. Interns will also attend or complete 3 or more educational classes or trainings, provided by WCA, during their internship session. These trainings will count toward the 200-hour requirement. Most internships are 3-month sessions, but dates and timeframes are flexible. For questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@wildlifecareassociation.com or Visit our website at: Internships (wildlifecareassociation.com)
Date Posted: Aug 28, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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McClellan, CA 95652
Do you love interacting with and helping people and animals, helping people while maintaining a positive attitude, and letting them know what is needed? If so, being an Intake Volunteer might be the perfect position for you! They are the face of Wildlife Care when the public brings us injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife. Intake Volunteers greet the public, transfer the animals to triage, and use our computerized intake system gather information about the animal and its rescue. You are the face of WCA and you get to see every animal that comes through our door! There are additional opportunities to help organize, clean, and do more if asked or desired, as there are always things to do! This position is open to volunteers 16 years or older. However, per Fish and Wildlife, if you are under 18 years old, you will may not handle the wildlife so the medical staff will do it for you. New volunteers receive training so no experience is necessary. Expected minimum time commitment is 1 shift (2-4 hours) per week for at least 48-hour minimum total commitment. Fill out the application at Volunteer (wildlifecareassociation.com)
Date Posted: Aug 28, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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McClellan, CA 95652
Hotline Specialists are often the first contact the public has with the Wildlife Care Association. Hotline Specialists periodically check our messaging system and return calls from people who found an injured animal or have an animal concern. These volunteers should be comfortable speaking to people on the phone and be able to communicate efficiently and clearly. This position is open to volunteers who are 16 years or older. Prior knowledge or experience with wildlife in the greater Sacramento area is helpful, but not required. You will be given all the training and resources you need. New volunteers typically come to the facility for their first hotline shift, and will have online training before that shift. After an initial shift, you can answer the hotline anywhere you have access to a phone! Expected minimum time commitment is one shift, weekly for a minimum commitment of 48 hours. Shifts are 9am-12pm, 12-3pm, 3-6pm, and 6-9pm. Select this Assignment Preference when filling out your volunteer application on our website to indicate your interest in this position. Fill out the application at: Volunteer (wildlifecareassociation.com) This is a remote (optional) position after your first in-person training session.
Date Posted: Aug 28, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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McClellan, CA 95652
Are you handy around the house and garden? Love cleaning and organizing? Then you might be the perfect Facility Floater Volunteer! Facility Floaters help keep our facility in tip top shape. While this position does not work hands-on with animals, it does directly impact the care we give our animals. By washing dishes, doing laundry, and helping maintain the facility in a variety of ways, you will ensure supplies are there for our animals when they need them. You will be given all the training you need, so no experience is no problem. Fill out the application at Volunteer (wildlifecareassociation.com)
Date Posted: Aug 28, 2023
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