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Learning opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts
Whether you’re a new volunteer, an aspiring wildlife rehabilitator, or simply passionate about learning, we’ve gathered educational resources and training opportunities for every level.
SWRR Volunteer Training
New Volunteer Orientation
All new volunteers must complete an orientation with the Center Coordinator before training begins. Print and fill out our volunteer application to start the process for the upcoming season.
Ongoing Training
SWRR conducts classes throughout the year to help volunteers learn about the Center and wildlife care. Training is also provided at our monthly Animal Care Committee (ACC) meetings. All volunteers are encouraged to attend.
See our Coming Events page for the next ACC meeting date and location.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Certification
Professional training and certification programs for aspiring wildlife rehabilitators:
IWRC
The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council offers training and certification for wildlife rehabilitators. Browse their online courses and course catalog.
CCWR
The California Council for Wildlife Rehabilitators conducts training and certification for wildlife rehabilitators. They also host the annual CCWR Symposium.
Wildlife Center of Virginia
The Wildlife Center offers training opportunities and educational resources for wildlife rehabilitation professionals.
Local Educational Opportunities
Shasta Birding Society
“2nd Saturday Beginning Birdwatching Walks” on the second Saturday of each month. See the Shasta Birding Society website for details.
Shasta College
Offers courses in natural resources, birding, and wildlife through the Natural Resources Department. Sample courses include Birds and Their Habitat, Wildlife of Northern California, and Introduction to Natural Resources.
College of the Siskiyous
Offers courses in Biology and Natural History at their Weed, CA campus.
Humboldt College
Department of Wildlife Studies and Wildlife Program offer academic programs in wildlife management and conservation.
Wildlife Conferences & Workshops
Professional conferences and workshops for wildlife rehabilitation, veterinary science, and conservation:
- American Assoc. of Wildlife Vets
- American Assoc. of Zoo Veterinarians
- American Birding Association
- American Society of Mammologists
- American Veterinary Medical Assoc.
- Animal Behavior Society
- Animal Care Expo
- Assoc. of Avian Veterinarians
- Assoc. of Reptilian & Amphibian Vets
- CCWR Symposium
- California Veterinary Medical Assoc.
- Central Valley Birding Symposium
- Humane Society Conferences
- IWRC Education Symposium
- NWRA Symposium
- North American Society for Bat Research
- Peregrine Fund — Raptors
- Raptor Research Foundation
- Society for Conservation Biology
- Watchable Wildlife Conference
- Wildlife & Aquatic Animal Medicine — UC Davis
- Wildlife Center of Virginia Conference
- Wildlife Conservation Network
- Wildlife Society Conferences
Ready to Learn?
Start your wildlife rehabilitation journey by volunteering with SWRR.