2025 Volunteer Applications are now open!
Wild ARC is a Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre operated by the BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and is located in Metchosin, about 40 minutes outside of Victoria.
Our mission is to provide humane care to injured, orphaned, sick and distressed wildlife based on established rehabilitation standards and the animal's natural history.
Wild ARC is the only wildlife rehabilitation centre on southern Vancouver Island and treats between 2,000 and 3,000 wild animals annually from over 140 different species.
Wild ARC also aims to educate the public about wildlife, animal welfare, and coexisting with nature, as over 80% of the wild animals treated at Wild ARC are impacted by human activity. We are a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation centre, and we do not receive core government funding.
We really appreciate your interest and support in caring for our local wild animals in distress!
Please fill in an application to join our volunteer team and you too can help save the lives of wild animals!
Our busy baby season runs from April to September and we need plenty of helping hands to keep our wild babies fed, cleaned and on the road to recovery. It’s a lot of responsibility – and a lot of elbow grease – to care for these wild animals, but helping them return to the wild is worth every moment!
Our Spit ‘n’ Polish volunteers are crucial to keeping our wildlife centre running smoothly. Cleaning kennels, folding laundry and washing dishes may not sound glamourous, but knowing that you’re ensuring our team has exactly what they need to save wild lives is incredibly rewarding.
Perhaps you’re a whiz in the kitchen and want to put your dicing and chopping skills to good use. Our Wildlife Chefs prepare species-specific diets for our wild patients, making sure they get all the nutrition they need to fully recover.
Our transporters act as ‘animal ambulances’ (while still obeying the rules of the road!), to make sure distressed wildlife arrives at our centre as soon as possible. No need to be a daring rescue hero, these team members transport already-contained wildlife in need of a safe ride.
If you like making connections with local supporters, attending local fun community events, and sharing interesting wildlife facts and information about our work, then our Outreach Team is the place to start!
Are you handy with tools and fixing things? Wild ARC treats 140 different species annually and each one needs specialized enclosures. Join our maintenance team to help us keep up with repairs throughout the year.
Every day over 500 employees come to work supported by over 5,000 volunteers all committed to the following statement:
The BC SPCA exists to enhance the quality of life for
domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia
