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!
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, food prep, enrichment prep and office assistance.
Volunteer Requirements:
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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Must complete entire recruitment process and training series prior to independent volunteer service.
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Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to four hours) and complete a variety of physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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Must make a minimum commitment of 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.
Recruitment for this team happens internally. If interested in serving in Ramona, please apply for a volunteer position at one of our animal shelter locations assisting with animal care and husbandry for domestic animals. After meeting minimum requirements and when positions on the Ramona team open up, volunteers can apply to step up to the Project Wildlife team at our Ramona or San Diego locations.
Click here to apply to the animal shelter nearest you.
Externship - Ramona Wildlife Center
For students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program, Wildlife Husbandry Externs provide direct care to rehabilitation patients and may assist with sanctuary animals in our care.