Join our team to help protect wildlife in need through search, observation, documentation, reporting and rescue.

The Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew is a trained volunteer initiative of Wildlife Jewels Rescue, supporting wildlife search, observation, documentation, reporting, monitoring, and authorized field response along the Southern California coast.

Rescue Crew volunteers help search for wildlife in need, document and report wildlife concerns, monitor animals that may require assistance, and support Wildlife Jewels’ wildlife rescue efforts.

Search Scout Volunteers

Search Scouts conduct coastal wildlife surveys to look for injured, entangled, distressed, or deceased wildlife and submit field reports to Wildlife Jewels. When needed, Search Scouts may also help monitor wildlife in need while response efforts are coordinated.

Minimum commitment:

• 6-month commitment

• 4 Search Scout surveys per month

• Minimum 1 hour of active field surveying per survey

• Timely submission of required field reports

• Completion of Wildlife Jewels orientation and Search Scout training

Authorized Bird Rescue & Transport Volunteers

Experienced Rescue Crew volunteers may be considered for our advanced Authorized Bird Rescue & Transport pathway, supporting the containment and transport of birds in need.

Minimum eligibility includes:

• 1-year commitment

• At least 3 months of active participation with the Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew

• At least 12 completed Search Scout surveys

• Approximately 40 hours of relevant animal-handling experience

• Completion of required Wildlife Jewels bird handling and containment training

• Demonstrated competency and readiness

• Ongoing participation of 6 Search Scout surveys per month

• Wildlife Jewels approval and applicable authorization

Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee authorization. Wildlife handling, containment, and transport may only be performed by volunteers specifically authorized for those activities.

Interested in Joining the Rescue Crew?

Complete the interest form below to tell us about your experience, availability, and areas of interest. We’ll follow up with qualified applicants regarding next steps.