Marine Mammal Rescue and Rehabilitation in Southern California

Project Description

Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) is an organization filled with dedicated and passionate individuals that share CIMWI’s mission. Our goal is to positively impact conservation through marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, research, and education to promote ocean and human health.

This is an ongoing volunteer activity. Sign up today by completing both steps:

1) Registering on this Michigan State Serve site

2) Completing the CIMWI Volunteer Application (www.cimwi.org/volunteer-application).

 

CIMWI will follow up with you directly on the next steps before you begin volunteering. CIMWI invests in the training and development of volunteers and is looking for ongoing, long-term volunteers. Ideally, people will volunteer one consistent day each week. If you are interested in helping for a single concentrated timeframe, CIMWI can work with you once you've applied.

Two ways to get involved:

Hotline Response

Responding to reports of marine mammals in distress, visually assessing the condition of animals, educating the public, assisting with rescues, and transporting animals for rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation Shifts

Providing husbandry for seals and sea lions in rehabilitation - feeding patients, administering medications, assisting with veterinary care and treatments, and cleaning (lots of cleaning!)

 

Community Partner - Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute

Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute Accommodations

• Must be 18 years or older
• Additional registration or documentation required: www.cimwi.org/volunteer-application
  In addition to registering with Michigan State, please complete this application so that you can get started with CIMWI!

About Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute

Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute’s (CIMWI’s) core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured, malnourished, orphaned, entangled, and oiled marine mammals. CIMWI serves Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. 

Website: www.cimwi.org/

Project Date

April 1, 2024

Project Locations and Shifts

Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute
P.O. Box 4250
Santa Barbara, CA 93140

• Hotline Response
  8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  (20 spots available)
• Rehabilitation Shifts
  8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  (18 spots available)

Project Coordinator

David Mendelson
dmendelson1@yahoo.com
(602) 885-9988

Volunteer registration is closed.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact David Mendelson at dmendelson1@yahoo.com or (602) 885-9988 .