By Delores Chan

My journey with CWC began back in 2019, when I became a volunteer in the Orphan Care Unit. At this time, I was months away from graduating with my bachelor’s degree didn’t have much of an idea of what to do next. During my time volunteering, I had the opportunity to work with other interns who all really enjoyed their internship, which made me think about applying for the position.

During my internship in OCU, I not only learned more about animal care and rehabilitation, but I also learned how to better my communication and time management skills. I was sad to see my internship come to an end, but I had achieved my goal of leaving with a better sense of what I wanted to do in terms of my career.

Post-internship, I decided to apply to graduate school for a master’s degree in environmental science. In December of 2021, CWC was hiring for seasonal wildlife technicians, and I knew I had to apply.

Come March of 2022, I am one of three seasonal wildlife technicians. Every experience and opportunity so far has been so educational and fulfilling. This position has not been without its learning curves but having been a volunteer and intern has certainly primed me for what is expected of myself as a seasonal wildlife technician. The rest of the full-time staff have all been so patient and encouraging as we continue to learn and grow in our positions. I am so excited and ready to take on this season with my fellow staff members, volunteers, and interns!