| AWRA members are committed to acting
as responsible trustees in preserving and maintaining our
natural world. They recognize the burden of stewardship in promoting
sound co-operative conservation, preservation and ecological principals.
Membership is open to any person or organization wishing to support
the association.
Membership fees are $25 per calendar year and
are due in January.
Membership categories are assigned by the Board depending on the
information provided on the membership form.
Associate Member
This is any individual or organization that wishes to support wildlife
rehabilitation, but does not actively participate in wildlife rehabilitation.
This is a non-voting membership and Associate members are not eligible
for election to the Board.
Active Rehabilitator
This is an Alberta resident who actively practices wildlife rehabilitation.
They must be thoroughly familiar with the broad spectrum of techniques,
procedures and approaches to wildlife rehabilitation and display
a continued willingness to learn. They must have served as an Intern
Rehabilitator or have a minimum of three years verifiable equivalent
experience.
Intern Rehabilitator
This is an Alberta resident who wishes to actively participate and
can satisfy the prerequisites of the Association. This category
is for individuals with limited wildlife rehabilitation experience
who desire the opportunity to broaden the scope of their wildlife
knowledge and experience. They have passed the International Wildlife
Rehabilitators’ Council’s Basic course or have verifiable
equivalent experience. An Intern Rehabilitator has voting privileges
and is eligible for election to the Board.
Associate Rehabilitator
This is an individual who is working under the auspices of an active
rehabilitator or has demonstrated an interest in wildlife rehabilitation.
This category is for individuals who work with and learn from an
experienced practicing wildlife rehabilitator or to provide an opportunity
to those who have knowledge and skills that support and promote
wildlife rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation Facility Member
This is an Alberta licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility that
wishes to be properly represented in wildlife issues that impact
them directly. They must have applicable provincial and federal
permits and abide by the Code of Ethics and Minimum Standards as
determined by an inspection by a delegate of the Board of Directors.
An facility member has a one vote and is not eligible for election
to the Board.
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