Thank you for your interest in joining Sydney Metropolitan
Wildlife Services. We are a non-profit organisation operating under license
from
Our goals are native animal rescue and rehabilitation, community
education and habitat preservation in the
Members must be over 18 years of age and are required to be
available for animal rescues when possible and to care for wildlife in their
own homes. They are expected to meet the costs of travel and animal
food/equipment and to commit to a minimum of 4 hours per annum working in our
rescue office at
The Basic Training Course includes course notes, a bird
identification book, bird care manual, rescue basket and emergency pack. This
course is specifically designed for people wishing to become members of Sydney
Wildlife and to actively rescue and
care for native animals. It is not a general education course and is not suitable for those intending to
work professionally with animals or who are seeking a prerequisite for entry
into another course.
Prior to enrolling, please think carefully. Wildlife rescue is not
for everyone. While it can be extremely rewarding, it can also be time
consuming and sometimes distressing. Rescuers need to have access to a car for
rescues. They need to be able to handle animals and to accept that in many
cases the animals they encounter may die or have to be euthanased.
If you are uncertain, please call one of our many volunteers at the office for
a more detailed discussion. If, however, you believe you have what it takes
then the same volunteers will gladly send you an application form.
The basic training courses for 2008 will be held on:
May 3rd and 4th
August 2nd and 3rd
November 1st and 2nd
Once the basic training course has been completed other
specialised courses are available. They include:
Vet student’s
course. May 17th and 18th
Possum course. June 15th / November 15th
Flying Fox course. September 7th
Reptile course.
November 16th
All courses are held at Warners Park Hall, Northbridge. Please ring the office on 9413-4300 to place a booking.