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 Animal
Care: Animal care crews assist with pen cleaning,
laundry, dishes, weighing, charting, making formula, assisting
with medical procedures and feeding. Commitment is for
a minimum of six months, one day or night a week (the
same day or night every week) for an 8 to 12 hour shift.
There are 14 animal care crews during the regular season,
one for each day and night of the week. During harbor
seal season (roughly March-August) there are an additional
14 animal care crews to care for the harbor seal patients.
All animal care volunteers will need to purchase slickers
and boots. You must be at least 18 years of age and have
a current tetanus shot. You can get started by attending
an orientation. In the orientation session, you will be
provided with a list of Animal Care supervisors whom you
may contact to select a shift.
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 Science/Research:
The Science Department oversees data collection in
a variety of areas. In our lab we process samples for
parasitological, microbiological and other analyses. Many
samples are collected during necropsy, when cause of death
is determined. Other studies involve field work, such
as telemetry and behavioral observations. Our scientists
collaborate with others in the Bay Area, as well as internationally.
Overall, we are able to contribute significantly to understanding
marine mammals, causes of stranding, their diseases and
development. Volunteers are needed seasonally to assist
with lab, necropsy and field work.
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 Education: The Marine Mammal Center’s Education Department is seeking volunteers for its Sea Lion Docent program in San Francisco to talk with the public about the famous California sea lions at PIER 39’s K Dock. Education Volunteer Training starts in September 2008. Docents learn how to engage visitors and talk with the public about marine mammals and conservation with a focus on the wild sea lions hauled out at PIER 39. Docents also learn about The Marine Mammal Center’s work in rescuing and rehabilitating hundreds of marine mammals each year. Docents inspire visitors to better appreciate the ocean and its creatures. This is a unique and fun opportunity Click here to learn more about the upcoming training. Look for additional education volunteer opportunities at our main hospital facility in the Marin Headlands after construction is completed (June 2009).
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 Stranding:
Drivers and rescue teams are needed to work with
our Stranding Department at our main Sausalito/Marin
Headlands hospital and at our field operations in San
Luis Obispo (SLO), Moss
Landing (MBO), and Anchor
Bay/Fort Bragg (ABO). Stranding volunteers check
on stranded animals reported by the public, rescue animals
as necessary, and transport animals from our field operations
to our main hospital. Training for drivers is minimal.
Rescue training is more extensive. A weekly on-call
commitment is preferred. You can get started by attending
an orientation in your area.
Rescue
Operations
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Territory
Covered |
Number to
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| Sausalito Operations |
Southern Sonoma County
through San Mateo County (includes entire San Francisco
Bay Area)
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415.289.7371
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Anchor Bay Operations
Fort Bragg |
Mendocino County and
northern Sonoma County |
415.289.7371
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Monterey Bay
Operations |
Santa Cruz County and
Monterey County
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831.633.6298 |
| San Luis Obispo Operations |
San Luis Obispo County |
415.289.7371 |
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