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Wildlife Clinic Volunteer Training
February 8 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free
As the only licensed wildlife rehabilitation clinic in the city of Philadelphia, the Wildlife Clinic at the Schuylkill Center takes in thousands of sick, injured, and orphaned animals each year. Our small team of clinic staff relies on the support of dedicated Wildlife Clinic volunteers to care for native small mammals, birds, raptors, reptiles, and amphibians. Start on your path to become one of our dedicated Wildlife Clinic volunteers in 2025 at one of our five available training sessions!
Volunteer Training Requirements
Before starting work in the clinic, volunteers must attend a training session, submit a volunteer waiver and application, and complete online ethics/safety courses. Clinic support volunteers must be at least 16 years old and work two 4-hour shifts per month. Animal care volunteers have to be at least 18 years old and commit to a weekly 4-hour shift. Further requirements and expectations can be found on our volunteer page and will be covered during the volunteer training sessions.
Available Training Sessions
In-person training sessions will be held on February 8, February 24, and March 1. Virtual training sessions will be held on February 10 and February 22. Registration is required. Meeting links to the virtual training sessions will be sent out via email on the day of the event.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
