MARS Response Volunteer
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Opportunity Description
As a MARS volunteer you may be asked to support MARS’ marine animal response operations under the direction of a MARS Responder in response to incidents in the Maritime Provinces. Since the work that MARS does can vary, volunteers may be asked to assist response for incidents involving dead or distressed cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), seals, sharks and other large marine wildlife.
Occasionally, there are also opportunities to help in other ways, such as with public outreach. These opportunities will be communicated in advance.
Anyone 18+ in the Maritime provinces can volunteer with MARS – no experience or prior training is required. Although not always required, having a vehicle is an asset for many incident support requests.
To learn more about volunteering with MARS or sign up to volunteer, please visit our website at https://marineanimals.ca/support/volunteer/ and fill out the application form there.
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About the Organization
Marine Animal Response Society
Animals & Environment
The Marine Animal Response Society (MARS) is a conservation organization dedicated to Protecting Marine Life, Advancing Ocean Health and Empowering Communities through response, research, advocacy and engagement. Our toll-free hotline (1-866-567-6277) offers communities immediate access to expert advice on stranded, dead or distressed marine animals in the Maritime provinces. We believe that informed communities can make a difference, and through engagement we inspire people to make choices that lead to vibrant oceans. MARS relies heavily on volunteers throughout the region and provides training on species identification, data collection and response to incidents involving marine animals. MARS also provides the only internationally recognized Marine Animal Medic Course in Canada and trains professionals to support live marine mammal response.
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- Frequency
- Flexible
- Duration
- Long-term (more than 1 year)
- Schedule
- Weekends Weekdays (Day) Evenings Flexible
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- Location
- Remote / Virtual
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