Teen Volunteers Needed (ages 14—18) at WildCare’s Wildlife Summer Camp
High school students ages 14 - 18 will work with our Summer Camp teacher and aide to provide fun and exciting nature and wildlife experiences for younger campers.
You will help with craft projects, hikes, and games, and gain valuable experience working with children while earning community service hours.
This program is designed for students aged 14 to 18 years old who enjoy nature, wildlife, and working with children.
WildCare Wildlife Camps operate from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, although Volunteer Assistants are required to work from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Camp will be held at 20 Olive Street (Dominican University's Angelico Hall) in San Rafael, but two days are spent at various hiking sites around Marin County*. Transportation is not provided. Students may request to work at as many camps as they would like but are expected to be available at least 1 full week.
Applications are now open for 2025!
To apply click here to complete the online Wildlife Camp Assistant application form
and submit a recommendation form from a teacher or community leader.
For more information, call 415-453-1000 ext. 200 or email Casey Pearce at caseypearce@discoverwildcare.org
Applications are due no later than April 25th, 2025.
*Why are WildCare’s Wildlife Camps not currently being held at WildCare?
WildCare's Summer Wildlife Camp will be held at 20 Olive Avenue (Angelico Hall at Dominican College), once construction begins at our original site. As we transition, our Wildlife Ambassador animals will be kept at our transition site off of North San Pedro Road in San Rafael to be near our hospital staff in case of emergency, and to meet the requirements of our permitting. Our live ambassador animals will come to visit camp so your camper won’t miss out on their amazing wildlife experiences. We thank you for your understanding during this time of transition.
Camp Sessions (dates, times and ages):
Session 1 - Wild California (entering grades K-1)
- Dates: June 16-20
- Session: 8:30am-3:30pm
- Off site hikes to Blackie's Pasture and Phoenix Lake
Session 2 – Desert Daze (entering grades K-1)
- Dates: June 23-27
- Session: 8:30am-3:30pm
- Off site hikes to Richardson Bay Audubon and China Camp State Park
Session 3 – Night Owls (entering grades 1-2)
- Dates: July 7-11
- Session: 8:30am-3:30pm
- Off site hikes to Richardson Bay Audubon and China Camp State Park
Session 4 – Fantastic Feathered Friends (entering grades 3-5)
- Dates: July 14-18
- Session: 8:30am-3:30pm
- Off site hikes to China Camp State Park and McNears Beach Park (Swim time included)
Session 5 – Wild California (entering grades K-1)
- Dates: July 21-25
- Session: 8:30am-3:30pm
- Off site hikes to Indian Valley Preserve and China Camp State Park
Session 6 – Desert Daze (entering grades 1-2)
- Dates: July 28-August 1
- Session: 8:30am-3:30pm
- Off site hikes to Indian Valley Preserve and McNears Beach Park (Swim time included)
Session 7 – Night Owls (entering grades 2-3)
- Dates: August 4-8
- Session: 8:30am-3:30pm
- Off site hikes to Indian Valley Preserve and McNears Beach Park (Swim time included)
Session 8 – Planet Protectors (entering grades 3-5)
- Dates: August 11-15
- Session: 8:30am-3:30pm
- Off site hikes to Indian Valley Preserve and McNears Beach Park (Swim time included)