WHAT IS A WILDLIFE FIRST RESPONDER?
As First Responders we are here to contribute to nature conservation by preventing the unnecessary removal of healthy wildlife from nature through proactive education; while mitigating any stress, suffering and mistreatment of any animal. We are also here to make sure that wildlife needing treatment get to a permitted rehabilitation centre, whose goal it is to always return healthy and well adjusted wildlife back to nature where they came from.
WHY DO WE NEED FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING?
Simply put, we need this training because misinformation is widespread, and the notion that we can “kill with kindness” is also sorely evident.
In South Africa, around 20,000 wild birds and 5,000 small mammals die annually due to improper rescue attempts and mismanagement in captivity
(South African National Biodiversity Institute; Endangered Wildlife Trust).
These deaths are preventable. This suffering is preventable.
oNLINE WILDLIFE FIRST RESPONDER ONLINE TRAINING
Self-paced home-study material + live and interactive online training sessions + ongoing support within the Western Cape
THIS TRAINING WILL EQUIP YOU WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO:
* Recognise pain, stress and common medical emergencies related to wildlife
*Educate and assist members of the public who have found wildlife in distress
*Prevent stress and the unnecessary removal of healthy wildlife from nature
* Safely capture, handle and contain permitted wildlife for transportation to a permitted rehabilitation centre
* Network with other first responders and permitted rehabilitation centres
WHEN
TBC
WHAT TIME
6pm – 8:45pm
WHERE
Online
COST
R250 pp
BANKING DETAILS
Capitec | Grace Valley Wildlife Rescue
Acc Number 1478624017
Kindly send proof of payment to: hello@gracevalleyhaven.co.za
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE ON OUR NEXT ONLINE TRAINING WORKSHOP PLEASE WHATSAPP 072 130 2208
If you would like to nominate a rescue organisation to attend one of our online Wildlife First Responder courses at no charge, please email us and include their contact details hello@gracevalleyhaven.co.za
WHAT SOME OF OUR FIRST RESPONDERS ARE SAYING
This course is perfect for those who wish to effectively assist injured birds, animals, or reptiles they encounter.
A really informative course Shireen, thank you! I learnt so much. I know I’ve stressed birds and moles and more in the process of trying to help them in the past without having this information.
This Wildlife First Responder training offers practical knowledge on wildlife rescue and common medical emergencies. Through real-life stories and experiences, Shireen ensures an engaging and informative online learning environment.
The Wildlife First Responder online training is a cohesive & deeply valuable course. Shireen provides genuine knowledge, comprehensive guidance and experiential wisdom in how we can understand wildlife in need when it collides with the human world. The content is beautifully organised and focused on practical solutions. Shireen is warm and clear as an educator and helps to critically examine and challenge preconceived ideas about how best to truly assist wildlife, in a way that is both direct and as non-invasive as possible. The course itself does an excellent job illuminating how the life and death of an injured wild animal often hangs in that balance. Lots of information and practical steps to take in how we can be prepared to assist. Excellent course, highly recommended.