DESCRIPTION: The Marine
Mammal Center is a leading rescue, rehabilitation and release facility
for marine mammals. It treats almost 600 animals a year. Volunteer crews
work on a 24-hour shift, 365- days a year.
SPECIES: Marine mammals, primarily
pinnipeds.
HABITAT: Pacific coast.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Northern
California (San Francisco).
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Airplane
to San Francisco, then by car.
DURATION: Flexible.
PERIOD: Volunteers are accepted
year round but are needed most during high season (March to August).
AGE: Min. 18.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Ability
to work as part of a team and with wild animals.
VOLUNTEERS WORK: Volunteers
prepare food, feed animals, restrain animals for tube feeds and physical
exams, clean pens, wash dishes, do laundry, administer medication, weigh
animals and chart all observations. The shifts run from 6—12 hours depending
on the season. Training is provided. .
LANGUAGE: English.
ACCOMMODATION: No accommodation
available.
COST: Volunteers must provide
accommodation, food and transportation. There is no public transportation
to the site. Volunteers can reach the site by bicycle.
LONG TERM: Volunteers can remain
as long as they like.
APPLICATION: After admission
volunteers must attend an orientation upon arrival and complete a liability
waiver.
