Volunteer management is an important facet of The Marine Mammal
Center. In an organization with over 800 volunteers, where volunteers
are responsible for most of the day-to-day care of the animals,
ensuring an effective volunteer management structure is key.
An animal care crew staffs every day and night of the week.
During the harbor seal season (approximately February-August),
there are two crews for every day and night of the week. Crews
are comprised of volunteers and are headed by a volunteer
supervisor and assistant supervisor. Supervisors have taken
all of the classes required to become an animal care volunteer
(basic husbandry, basic and advanced meds) and have had extensive
experience working with the animals. Volunteers generally
need to have volunteered for one year or more before they
are considered for a supervisory role.
Supervisors are responsible for ensuring the animals are
fed, medications are administered, pens and pools are cleaned,
and that crews are getting appropriate training. They report
to The Marine Mammal Center's three veterinary technicians
who, in turn, report to The Center's two veterinarians.
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Volunteer Management
