8553 Pettis Road, Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335, United States
volunteer opportunities
CAPTURE & TRANSPORT PERMITTEE
CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BECOME A C&T VOLUNTEER!
- Has passed the Capture and Transport (C & T) Test through the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and has been issued a permit.
- Must be sponsored by a Licensed Pennsylvania Rehabilitator. In order to retain license, must attend an educational symposium every other year (one day or 8 hours), or on-line course, and acquire proof of attendance in order to submit to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
- Capture and Transport or arrange for transportation to any licensed rehabilitator or veterinarian in Pennsylvania that will accept the animal for admission
- Consult with caller to determine if animal needs left alone, re-united or captured and transported.
- Train C & T in training.
- Coordinate group rescues.
- If you are interested in becoming permitted in Capture and Transport you can take the course through the internet or see if there is classroom training, at www.wildlifeedu.com Cost: $50.00.
- Questions? Contact win@rescuingwildlife.com or call 814-414-4224
CAPTURE & TRANSPORT VOLUNTEER IN TRAINING
- Has taken the Capture and Transport course online at www.wildlifeedu.com
- Can take the C & T test in order to become permitted.
- Become sponsored by a Pennsylvania licensed wildlife rehabilitator
- Transport to any licensed rehabilitator, or licensed wildlife veterinarian in Pennsylvania that will accept the animal.
- Assist with coordinating group rescues.
- Gain experience through hands-on training.
- Questions? Contact win@rescuingwildlife.com or call 814-414-4224
volunteer opportunities
WILDLIFE COURIER
Click here to take the online Wildlife Courier class (approx. 35 minute course).
Then, once you have taken the course and passed the test, click here to complete the Wildlife Courier Volunteer application
- When available, to help any of the above personnel.
- May include Transporting animal to rehabilitation center, veterinarian hospital or meet with another wildlife courier. (This may require a letter from a WIN Emergency Rescue Response Capture and Transport permittee.)
- Riding and/or assisting with capture and transport personnel.
- Assisting with a coordinated group rescue.
- Asked to do various tasks helping with capture and transport personnel.
- Required to take Wildlife Courier course. Cost: $20.00
- Questions? Contact win@rescuingwildlife.com or call 814-414-4224
volunteer opportunities
DISPATCHER
Dispatch is a critical component of fulfilling the WIN mission. As with all WIN roles, Dispatchers are volunteers committed to helping wildlife.
Here’s how it works:
Members of the public call the WIN Hotline to report injured, sick or orphaned wild animals.
Dispatchers receive the information, ensure that it is appropriate for WIN. If a situation warrants a WIN volunteer response, the Dispatcher publishes an alert via the WIN mobile application.
WIN responds to most animal emergencies except those involving adult deer (over 30 pounds), bears, bobcats, fishers, otters or venomous snakes.
WIN Dispatch is available 7-days per week from 8am to 8pm. Shifts are typically 2 hours in duration. WIN will work with you to select a shift that meets your schedule.
Dispatchers receive training about WIN, telephone etiquette and using the mobile application.
Dispatchers use their own mobile devices and can work from any location with adequate cell coverage.
Questions? Contact win@rescuingwildlife.com or call 814-414-4224
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