Join The Team
Volunteering with TC
Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and eager to make a meaningful impact? The Turtle Conservancy is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team of volunteers! By volunteering with us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the protection and preservation of some of the world's most endangered turtle and tortoise species. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a positive impact for turtles and tortoises, we'd love to have you on board!
To learn more, contact our Assistant Director of Education
Manci Rasmussen, manci@turtleconservancy.org
Internships
The Turtle Conservancy welcomes a small number of undergraduate, graduate, and veterinary interns each year. Ideally, applicants show strong interest in animal biology, veterinary medicine, or natural history collections. We request a minimum of a 4-week internship, with the expectation our interns complete a research project and present it in their last week.
Employment Opportunities
Animal Keeper and Veterinary Assistant
This position will work along the Turtle Conservancy’s husbandry staff to provide day-to-day care for the turtles at our facility in Ojai, CA and assist with medical care of sick, injured, and confiscated animals.