Rescue Crew — Interest Application

Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Crew — Volunteer Interest Application

Wildlife Jewels® | 501(c)(3) public charity | www.wildlifejewels.org.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Crew, our pilot volunteer initiative supporting timely, responsible response for wildlife in need along the Southern California coast. Please complete this interest form. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected applicants will be invited to orientation and training, and will receive required onboarding documents prior to activation.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
I confirm that I am 18 years of age or older.
San Diego County CoastalOrange County CoastalOther
YesNoSometimes
Observer / Monitor (eyes on animal, public distancing, reporting)Containment & Transport: Placing the animal into an appropriate carrier/box and transporting to a permitted rehabilitation center when directed. No medical care provided.(Pilot scope: small birds, under ~12 pounds.)Containment OnlyTransport OnlyObserver & Transporter OnlyAll of the Above
WeekdaysWeekendsMorningsAfternoonsEvenings
Wildlife observation or photographyCitizen science / field monitoringEnvironmental education or outreachNone of the above (excited to learn!)
Scuba divingSurfingSnorkeling/ free divingKaykingBoating / sailingNone of the above
I understand that Rescue Crew roles require training and adherence to Wildlife Jewels® protocols. Final acceptance is contingent on completing required training and signing the volunteer agreement and waiver.
Please tell us briefly why you’d like to volunteer for the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew:*
Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Crew — Interest Application

Acknowledgment & Notice (Pre-Selection)

Before submitting, please review and acknowledge:

Participation & Conduct

I understand that submitting this interest form does not guarantee selection or placement as a Wildlife Jewels® volunteer.

I understand this interest form does not authorize me to act on behalf of Wildlife Jewels® or to engage in wildlife rescue, handling, or transport.

This Interest Application is not a volunteer agreement. If selected, I will be required to complete and sign the Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Crew Volunteer Agreement, liability waiver(s), and any required role-specific acknowledgments before participating in any Rescue Crew activities.
I have read and understood the statements above and acknowledge them as part of submitting this Volunteer Interest Application.
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Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Crew — Volunteer Interest Application