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If so, then volunteering with Wildlife Associates may be a great opportunity for you! |
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You Make a Difference Volunteers provide significant support for Wildlife Associates. From preparing meals for the animals to providing computer assistance, the time you spend volunteering can make a big difference in helping us achieve our goals. |
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Volunteer Opportunities The following is an overview of the volunteer opportunities available at Wildlife Associates. Please contact us at (650) 712-0800 for full details about these opportunities and for a volunteer packet. Or, simply print the volunteer application below, complete it and send it in. We will review it and then contact you. For insurance reasons, we can accept only volunteers 18 years and older. Help Out at the Wildlife Sanctuary Do you enjoy working outdoors and being around animals? Would you like some added physical activity in your life? Then, volunteering at our wildlife sanctuary would be a great match for you. The following opportunities are available:
Help Out with the Education Programs and Special Events Do you enjoy working with people, especially children? Do you enjoy talking in front of small groups? Do you have skills in coordinating special events or facilitating groups? Do you have a background in research or evaluation? Then, volunteering directly for our educational programs or special events would be a great match for you. The following opportunities are available:
Help Out with the Business of Wildlife Associates Do you prefer to volunteer primarily from your home or office? Do you have experience managing business operations? Do you have business and/or personal connections that might be interested in learning about our agency? Do you have computer skills? Do you enjoy writing or supporting marketing and development projects? Do you have skills in office and administration support? If so, then volunteering to support the business of Wildlife Associates would be a great match for you. The following opportunities are available:
Custom Projects We are always open to learning about new ideas and projects. Do you have specialized skills that could creatively support our programs? Are you a university student linked with a research project? Would you like to brainstorm with us about other ways that you can "make a difference"? If so, then please contact us at (650)-712-0800.  Go to the top. |
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Some Logistics Volunteer Your Time
Ongoing Support For those of you who have time to volunteer on a regular basis, we have opportunities for you to help with and be responsible for assigned tasks that are essential in supporting our programs and staff. As an ongoing volunteer, we ask that you agree to a minimum one-year commitment, with a minimum of 16 hours per month (averaging 4 hours per week) of volunteer time. Trainings, Meetings and Celebrations Volunteer Orientations, Trainings, and Meetings are held periodically throughout the year. We host an annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration to honor your valuable service. We also invite you to attend several special events, in addition to our school programs! The Animals in Our Care The relationships that the animals and educators have formed are critical to the animals' physical and mental well-being. The staff provide a sense of comfort and security to these animals while they are doing the education programs. Consistency and trust provide the backbone of these relationships. These relationships take a long time to develop, and maintaining these relationships is a primary focus for staff. As an outreach facility - not a zoo - the animals' need for privacy, when they are not in the schools teaching children, is respected and honored. Because of this, our volunteers provide valuable support work for the staff and animals, rather than direct contact with the animals. We always welcome you to see an educational presentation with us so you can see how your hard work and dedication is helping us to educate others about caring for living things and understanding the natural systems on which all life depends. Go to the top. |
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A volunteer application can be downloaded in a PDF Format and viewed using Adobe® Acrobat® Reader. WildLife Associates Volunteer Application (file size 6KB)Go to the top. |
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"Volunteering at Wildlife Associates is an enriching experience. I enjoy coming to the wildlife sanctuary every week to support the great work this organization does on a daily basis." Judy Wilson Volunteer |