Project Wildlife - Ramona Campus
Project Wildlife restores sick and injured wild patients to full health so they may be released safely back into their natural habitats. With over 1,000 animals cared for annually at our Ramona Campus, volunteers play a crucial role in these efforts!
Volunteer Activities:
Assist staff in caring for wildlife patients, 29 ambassador animals and San Nicolas Island cats on site. The 13-acre wildlife center provides care to animals including native predators such as bobcats, coyotes, bears and birds of prey.
Volunteer tasks include cleaning, diet prep, habitat enrichment and grounds assistance.
Minimum Commitment:
One 2-hour shift every other week
Flexible schedule - shifts available daily between 8 am and 4 pm
Shifts are booked online by the volunteer
Volunteer Requirements:
At least 18 years of age. If you're under 18 check out our DIY page or Youth Services page!
Access to email, as all volunteer communication is done via email
Ability to complete online training courses accessible via computer or smartphone
Ability to stand for an entire shift, up to three hours
Application Process:
Our Ramona Wildlife Center is currently closed for standard volunteer applications. Candidates with previous wildlife rehabilitation experience may email a resume to [email protected] for waitlist consideration.
Externships:
For post high school graduate students, ages 18 and up, currently enrolled in an accredited academic program. We are unable to accommodate high school externships at this time.
Wildlife Husbandry Externs provide direct care to rehabilitation patients and may assist with sanctuary animals in our care. Externs must have reliable transportation to travel to our Ramona Wildlife Center multiple times each week.
