As well as being dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating hedgehogs, we believe that eduction is crucial to improving hedgehog welfare.
We offer a range of training courses designed for different audiences such as people interested in volunteering with the rescue, setting up their own rescue, CPD Registered Training for Vet Practices and general Hedgehog information. We may also be able to create bespoke training based on your individial needs.
Course dates, locations and prices are advertised as they becone available on our Facebook page, or you can contact us to register your interest.
This training course is the entry level course which covers lots of information about Hedgehogs and equips attendees with the knowledge required to identify when a Hedgehog needs to be rescued. It includes how to safely secure and transport a Hedgehog to the rescue and initial care to stabilise.
This course includes a practical session to enable demonstration that you can handle a Hedgehog, therefore is an ‘in person’ attendance. Do get in touch however if you would like us to arrange a ‘virtual training session’ and we will endeavour to help wherever we can generate enough attendees.
This is a one day course and costs £45 which includes refreshments and a buffet lunch, with all proceeds going to the charity. Training dates will be announced soon. Get in touch to register your interest via email – info@hogwatchdumbarton.co.uk
Those who wish to volunteer in any roles which involve handling Hedgehogs having completed the ‘Hedgehog Rescue and Safe Handling Training’ training, then continue on to complete a selection of modules which can be chosen from dependent upon which role is volunteered for.
Courses include;
– Hutch cleaning, weighing Hedgehogs and morning the rescue shift
– Administering basic medication and bathing Hedgehogs
– Microscopy for faecal assessment
– Foster care training
– Hand feeding by syringe for Hoglets and Adults
– Hydrotherapy
– Hosting public information stalls and conducting talks/presentations
Each of these training courses are designed to ensure that all Volunteers are trained to consistently apply the standards of care required to keep both humans and Hedgehogs safe. Whilst there is a charge for each of the training courses, anyone who goes on to become a volunteer will have the cost of their training refunded.
We offer Emergency Triage and Initial Care Training which is CPD registered to any interested professionals. We have a few options to book, ranging from 90 minutes to half a day in duration.
Get in touch to advise of your requirements – info@hogwatchdumbarton.co.uk
Dumbarton, Scotland, United Kingdom
hogwatchdumbartoninfo@gmail.com
