Open 10:00 am and 3:00 pm every day, including weekends and holidays.
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Thank you for your interest in the Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center The SWCC cares for injured and orphaned wild animals so they can be released back into their natural environment. We receive 2,400 animals yearly representing over 250 different species. |
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We require volunteers to be over 17, not pregnant, fit enough to clean cages, and have a current tetanus vaccination.
Volunteers typically work a 4 to 6 hour shift at the same day and time each week.
A one-year commitment is expected for most volunteers.
Summer internships and baby bird feeding positions are also available. The baby bird season is 1 May through 30 August. |
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Our in-house training program takes several days.
We do not accept students who only need a few hours of volunteer work to meet a class requirement, or those court ordered to do volunteer work.
Exceptions may be made for veterinary students. Please note, conformation of hours worked or letters of recommendation will only be issued after one year of volunteer work unless agreed upon in advance. Between 1 September through 30 April, volunteers work between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Between 1 May through 31 August, volunteer shifts can start as early as 7:00 am or end as late as 8:00 pm. |
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New Volunteer Orientation is offered every three to four weeks.
Click here to send an email request for a volunteer application. |
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