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ORCA, Inc.
Organization for Respect and Care of Animals

www.orcaoutreach.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
ORCA is a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to the welfare of marine mammals and the ocean environment in which they live. Our primary work is the evaluation, rescue and transport of sick and injured marine mammals (seals, whales, dolphins, otters) and turtles.

Contact:
Kathy Fischer
ORCA, Inc. (Organization for Respect and Care of Animals)
79 Daily Drive #236
Camarillo, CA 93010
Phone: (805) 986-1269
Fax: (877) 892-1829
orca@orcaoutreach.org

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
Ventura

Activities:
Education, Recycling, Wildlife Rescue

Topic:
Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Brochures, Exhibits/Displays

Education Programs:
We distribute brochures and educate the public during "seal watches" and at Earth Day/Whale Celebration events. We also have a display booth at these events.

Target Audiences:
General Public

Volunteer Opportunities

  Description:
Volunteers are needed for any of the following:
•  Seal Watch - Monitor animals on the beach, educate the public as to what is going on, keep people and dogs away from the animal.
•  Transport - Transport sick/injured animals to rehabilitation facilities.
•  Rescue - Retrieve sick/injured anmials. Physically demanding.
•  Events - Participate in children's game booth or display booth.
  When Needed:
All year
  Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 to work directly with animals
  Application/Training:
Apply through contact person. Training (both verbal and by demonstration) given prior to handling a live animal.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Kathy Fischer
orca@orcaoutreach.org
(805) 986-1269


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