January 2020
Class – Capture and Handling
Pre-registration required for current volunteers. Hosted by Jen Campbell and Virginia Flaherty Capture and Handling- 2 hrs This class will cover basic handling skills for working with raptors and seabirds at the clinic or while on a rescue. The fundamental concepts of setting up enclosures will also be discussed.
Find out more »Rescue/Transport Volunteer (RTV) training
Rescue and Transport Volunteer training: Prerequisite – Prior attendance at a Volunteer Opportunities Orientation AND a current PWC membership. Attendance by invitation only. PWC Volunteers with a valid California Driver’s license, a vehicle, and current vehicle insurance are needed to rescue and/or transport distressed animals to the PWC Clinic or other offsite facilities. You will be trained to respond to PWC Hotline calls from people who need help to rescue and/or transport sick or injured wildlife to the PWC Rehabilitation Center…
Find out more »Class – Patient Assessment & Fluid Therapy
Pre-registration required for current volunteers. Hosted by Nicki Rosenhagen, DVM, PAWS Wildlife Center, WA Patient Assessment & Fluid Therapy ~ 1 hr Providing fluids to wildlife patients is essential! Become familiar with fluid types and when to use them, fluid dose calculations, and routes of administration in multiple species.
Find out more »February 2020
Class – Medication Overview
Pre-registration required for current volunteers. Hosted by Shannon Riggs, DVM Medication Overview ~ 2 hrs The Avian Medications course offered to Pacific Wildlife Care volunteers is a discussion of the most commonly used medications in our clinic. Volunteers will learn about the different classes of medications used, why they are used, and how staff determines which medications to use in a given scenario.
Find out more »Volunteer Opportunities Orientation
Pre-registration required. This orientation is the prerequisite for all other training and is typically held once a month. More information is available at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer/. You are also able to register at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer_application .
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Public comment open at 4:30 PM for 3 minutes each
Find out more »Class – Hotlines: Resolving Wildlife Conflicts Over the Phone
Pre-registration required for current volunteers. Hosted by Laura Simon, Connecticut Wildlife Rehabilitatiors Association, CT Resolve Wildlife Conflicts Over the Phone- 1 hr This presentation demonstrates how timely and properly diagnosed phone advice can help resolve caller's wildlife dilemmas in a matter of minutes-and prevent many wild animals from becoming orphaned and filling your facility to capacity. Many people think wildlife confict calls need to be referred to 'nuisance wildlife control operators,' with the result all too often being the death…
Find out more »Class – Hotlines: Teach the Tormentor to be Tolerant: Humane Harassment
Pre-registration required for current volunteers. Hosted by Jill Argall, Humane Animal Rescue Wildlife Center, PA Teach the Tormentor to be Tolerant: Humane Harassment ~ 1 hr There is a groundhog eating my garden, how do I kill it? I have a raccoon in my trash, can you trap it? Rehabilitators are overwhelmed with animals in care and forget we also can help those that never need darken our doorstep. Studies have proven that trapping/relocating does not work and lethal options…
Find out more »Class – Baby Mammals
Pre-registration required for current volunteers. Hosted by Kathy Duncan and Karen Johnston Baby Mammals ~ 2hrs This class is an overview of the care given to different mammal species that may come in to the center. Orphan care, including housing, diet, and release criteria is discussed. Emphasis is on those species we get the most of - opossums, bunnies, and western gray squirrels.
Find out more »Rescue/Transport Volunteer (RTV) training
Rescue and Transport Volunteer training: Prerequisite – Prior attendance at a Volunteer Opportunities Orientation AND a current PWC membership. Attendance by invitation only. PWC Volunteers with a valid California Driver’s license, a vehicle, and current vehicle insurance are needed to rescue and/or transport distressed animals to the PWC Clinic or other offsite facilities. You will be trained to respond to PWC Hotline calls from people who need help to rescue and/or transport sick or injured wildlife to the PWC Rehabilitation Center…
Find out more »Class – Mother Knows Best: Reuniting Mammals
Pre-registration required for current volunteers. Hosted by John Griffin, The HSUS (The Humane Society of the United States) You want to reunite, but what if the mother won't take her baby back? Uncertainty about the strength of the maternal bonds one of the principal reasons given by wildlife rehabilitators for failing to reunite healthy juveniles. The presenters have had any years of experience reuniting raccoons, skunks, opossums, and squirrels in an urban setting, and show, through videos, the amazing…
Find out more »Center Operations Meeting
Time to be determined.
Find out more »March 2020
Class – Snake Care 101
Pre-registration required for current volunteers. Hosted by Heather Freeman, Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Snake Care 101- 1 hr Snakes are some of the most misunderstood animals. It is amazing and inspiring to witness interest and caring increase for these unique species. Woodlands Wildlife Refuge is permitted to care for snakes, including venomous, and we have seen a major increase in snake rehabilitation needs since 2013. There are 23 species of snakes in New Jersey including two venomous species. Not all reptiles…
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Public comment open at 4:30 PM for 3 minutes each
Find out more »Class – Turtle Workshop
Pre-registration required for current volunteers. Hosted by Mark Mitchell, DVM, MS, PhD, DECZM, Lousiana State University Turtle Workshop -1 hr This lecture provides participants with an overview of basic turtle rehabilitation skills, including how to complete a thorough physical examination, develop a differential list, and institute appropriate therapy. Specific reviews of infectious diseases of chelonians, therapeutic planning (fluids and other medications), and nutrition for captive chelonians (esophagostomy tubes) are discussed.
Find out more »Volunteer Opportunities Orientation
Pre-registration required. This orientation is the prerequisite for all other training and is typically held once a month. More information is available at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer/. You are also able to register at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer_application .
Find out more »Center Operations Meeting
Time to be determined.
Find out more »Rescue/Transport Volunteer (RTV) training
Rescue and Transport Volunteer training: Prerequisite – Prior attendance at a Volunteer Opportunities Orientation AND a current PWC membership. Attendance by invitation only. PWC Volunteers with a valid California Driver’s license, a vehicle, and current vehicle insurance are needed to rescue and/or transport distressed animals to the PWC Clinic or other offsite facilities. You will be trained to respond to PWC Hotline calls from people who need help to rescue and/or transport sick or injured wildlife to the PWC Rehabilitation Center…
Find out more »April 2020
Class – Baby Bird Program Orientation
Pre-registration required for current volunteers. Hosted by Vann Masvidal Baby Bird Program Orientation- 2 hrs This class is an introduction for volunteers wishing to work in PWC's baby bird program and also suitable for program veterans seeking to refresh their knowledge and skills. The class consists of a PowerPoint presentation followed by a question and answer session. Topics covered include basic husbandry, cleaning, feeding, record keeping, basic enclosure set-up, food presentation, and more.
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Public comment open at 4:30 PM for 3 minutes each
Find out more »Center Operations Meeting
Time to be determined.
Find out more »Rescue/Transport Volunteer (RTV) training
Rescue and Transport Volunteer training: Prerequisite – Prior attendance at a Volunteer Opportunities Orientation AND a current PWC membership. Attendance by invitation only. PWC Volunteers with a valid California Driver’s license, a vehicle, and current vehicle insurance are needed to rescue and/or transport distressed animals to the PWC Clinic or other offsite facilities. You will be trained to respond to PWC Hotline calls from people who need help to rescue and/or transport sick or injured wildlife to the PWC Rehabilitation Center…
Find out more »May 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Public comment open at 4:30 PM for 3 minutes each
Find out more »Rescue/Transport Volunteer (RTV) training
Rescue and Transport Volunteer training: Prerequisite – Prior attendance at a Volunteer Opportunities Orientation AND a current PWC membership. Attendance by invitation only. PWC Volunteers with a valid California Driver’s license, a vehicle, and current vehicle insurance are needed to rescue and/or transport distressed animals to the PWC Clinic or other offsite facilities. You will be trained to respond to PWC Hotline calls from people who need help to rescue and/or transport sick or injured wildlife to the PWC Rehabilitation Center…
Find out more »Center Operations Meeting
Time to be determined.
Find out more »June 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Public comment open at 4:30 PM for 3 minutes each
Find out more »Volunteer Opportunities Orientation
Pre-registration required. This orientation is the prerequisite for all other training and is typically held once a month. More information is available at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer/. You are also able to register at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer_application .
Find out more »Center Operations Meeting
Time to be determined.
Find out more »Rescue/Transport Volunteer (RTV) training
Rescue and Transport Volunteer training: Prerequisite – Prior attendance at a Volunteer Opportunities Orientation AND a current PWC membership. Attendance by invitation only. PWC Volunteers with a valid California Driver’s license, a vehicle, and current vehicle insurance are needed to rescue and/or transport distressed animals to the PWC Clinic or other offsite facilities. You will be trained to respond to PWC Hotline calls from people who need help to rescue and/or transport sick or injured wildlife to the PWC Rehabilitation Center…
Find out more »July 2020
Volunteer Opportunities Orientation
Pre-registration required. This orientation is the prerequisite for all other training and is typically held once a month. More information is available at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer/. You are also able to register at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer_application .
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Public comment open at 4:30 PM for 3 minutes each
Find out more »Center Operations Meeting
Time to be determined.
Find out more »Rescue/Transport Volunteer (RTV) training
Rescue and Transport Volunteer training: Prerequisite – Prior attendance at a Volunteer Opportunities Orientation AND a current PWC membership. Attendance by invitation only. PWC Volunteers with a valid California Driver’s license, a vehicle, and current vehicle insurance are needed to rescue and/or transport distressed animals to the PWC Clinic or other offsite facilities. You will be trained to respond to PWC Hotline calls from people who need help to rescue and/or transport sick or injured wildlife to the PWC Rehabilitation Center…
Find out more »August 2020
Volunteer Opportunities Orientation
Pre-registration required. This orientation is the prerequisite for all other training and is typically held once a month. More information is available at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer/. You are also able to register at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer_application .
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Public comment open at 4:30 PM for 3 minutes each
Find out more »Rescue/Transport Volunteer (RTV) training
Rescue and Transport Volunteer training: Prerequisite – Prior attendance at a Volunteer Opportunities Orientation AND a current PWC membership. Attendance by invitation only. PWC Volunteers with a valid California Driver’s license, a vehicle, and current vehicle insurance are needed to rescue and/or transport distressed animals to the PWC Clinic or other offsite facilities. You will be trained to respond to PWC Hotline calls from people who need help to rescue and/or transport sick or injured wildlife to the PWC Rehabilitation Center…
Find out more »Center Operations Meeting
Time to be determined.
Find out more »September 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Public comment open at 4:30 PM for 3 minutes each
Find out more »Volunteer Opportunities Orientation
Pre-registration required. This orientation is the prerequisite for all other training and is typically held once a month. More information is available at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer/. You are also able to register at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer_application .
Find out more »Center Operations Meeting
Time to be determined.
Find out more »Rescue/Transport Volunteer (RTV) training
Rescue and Transport Volunteer training: Prerequisite – Prior attendance at a Volunteer Opportunities Orientation AND a current PWC membership. Attendance by invitation only. PWC Volunteers with a valid California Driver’s license, a vehicle, and current vehicle insurance are needed to rescue and/or transport distressed animals to the PWC Clinic or other offsite facilities. You will be trained to respond to PWC Hotline calls from people who need help to rescue and/or transport sick or injured wildlife to the PWC Rehabilitation Center…
Find out more »October 2020
Volunteer Opportunities Orientation
Pre-registration required. This orientation is the prerequisite for all other training and is typically held once a month. More information is available at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer/. You are also able to register at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer_application .
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Public comment open at 4:30 PM for 3 minutes each
Find out more »Center Operations Meeting
Time to be determined.
Find out more »Rescue/Transport Volunteer (RTV) training
Rescue and Transport Volunteer training: Prerequisite – Prior attendance at a Volunteer Opportunities Orientation AND a current PWC membership. Attendance by invitation only. PWC Volunteers with a valid California Driver’s license, a vehicle, and current vehicle insurance are needed to rescue and/or transport distressed animals to the PWC Clinic or other offsite facilities. You will be trained to respond to PWC Hotline calls from people who need help to rescue and/or transport sick or injured wildlife to the PWC Rehabilitation Center…
Find out more »November 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Public comment open at 4:30 PM for 3 minutes each
Find out more »Volunteer Opportunities Orientation
Pre-registration required. This orientation is the prerequisite for all other training and is typically held once a month. More information is available at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer/. You are also able to register at www.pacificwildlifecare.org/volunteer_application .
Find out more »Rescue/Transport Volunteer (RTV) training
Rescue and Transport Volunteer training: Prerequisite – Prior attendance at a Volunteer Opportunities Orientation AND a current PWC membership. Attendance by invitation only. PWC Volunteers with a valid California Driver’s license, a vehicle, and current vehicle insurance are needed to rescue and/or transport distressed animals to the PWC Clinic or other offsite facilities. You will be trained to respond to PWC Hotline calls from people who need help to rescue and/or transport sick or injured wildlife to the PWC Rehabilitation Center…
Find out more »Center Operations Meeting
Time to be determined.
Find out more »December 2020
Board of Directors Meeting
Public comment open at 4:30 PM for 3 minutes each
Find out more »Center Operations Meeting
Time to be determined.
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Board of Directors Meeting
Public comment open at 4:30 PM for 3 minutes each
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