Project Wildlife - San Diego Campus
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The goal of Project Wildlife’s rehabilitation efforts is to restore our sick and injured wild patients to full health so that they may be released safely back into their natural habitats. With over 12,000 animals cared for annually at our Bahde Wildlife Center, volunteers play a crucial role in these efforts year-round, seven days a week! We are grateful for the enthusiasm, dedication and love they share with us every day. Project Wildlife is very much at the whim of Mother Nature. During the wildlife baby season, typically April through September, we are caring for our highest volume of wildlife patients at the Bahde Wildlife Center, some days up to 400 patients at a time.
Check out this virtual tour of our Bahde Widllife Center!
New volunteers are typically recruited seasonally, on an as-needed basis.
Each volunteer will contribute one 4-hour shift a week, interacting with staff, other volunteers and animals in care.
Volunteer activities include:
- Assisting with essential tasks including sanitizing animal enclosures and cleaning routines including dishes, laundry and stocking supplies.
- Completing daily wildlife diet preparation duties and ensure all areas are clean and organized.
- Being prepared to get dirty, follow staff instructions for safe and effective animal care and have fun!
Volunteer Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age. Under 18 but want to get involved? Check out our DIY page or Youth Services page!
- Must complete the entire recruitment process and training series prior to independent volunteer service.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to three hours) and complete a variety of physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Must make a minimum commitment of one full wildlife season (about 1 year). Due to the amount of time and resources that we invest in our volunteers, we are unable to offer one-time or short-term community service projects with the Project Wildlife team.
Application Process
Recruitment for this team happens internally. If interested in supporting this work, please apply for a volunteer position at one of our shelter locations assisting with animal care and husbandry for domestic animals. After meeting minimum requirements and when positions on the team open up, volunteers can then apply to step up to the Project Wildlife team at our Ramona or San Diego locations.
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