Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Toronto Wildlife Centre!
Toronto Wildlife Centre is only able to carry out its work thanks to the time, expertise and dedication of hundreds of volunteers each year. Volunteers are involved in every facet of operations, including wildlife care, general maintenance, education, hotline, grocery shopping and much more. As a TWC volunteer, you will have a unique and rewarding experience helping wildlife in your community.
Please note that pandemic restrictions have impacted volunteer recruitment opportunities. See below for all volunteer roles and click on each position to note if recruitment is currently active. We encourage you to check back regularly for updates and explore other opportunities (there is always a possibility of transitioning into over volunteer roles in the future once you join our team).
Please feel free to review details of each position below and complete an application to let us know a bit more about you. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only successfully screened candidates will receive follow-up communication.
For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordination Team at volunteers@torontowildlifecentre.com
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Volunteer Opportunities at Toronto Wildlife Centre
- Administrative
- Education and Outreach Assistant
- Grocery Shopping
- Wildlife Hotline
- General Support
- Volunteer Driver
- Wildlife Care (Downsview Park)
- Wildlife Nursery Assistant (Rouge Park)
- Construction (Rouge Park)
- Songbird Care Assistant (Downsview Park)
- Wildlife Care (Rouge Park)
- Volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship (16 weeks)
- Volunteer Avian Care Rehabilitation Internship (12 weeks)
- Volunteer Wildlife Nursery Rehabilitation Internship (12 weeks)
- Volunteer Wildlife Chef Internship (12 weeks)
- Volunteer Wildlife Rescue Internship
- Volunteer Wildlife Hotline and Education Internship
Toronto Wildlife Centre's Mission
"Helping people and wildlife thrive together."
Toronto Wildlife Centre provides exceptional rescue, veterinary care, and rehabilitation for sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals—one life at a time. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, we foster a healthy coexistence between people and wildlife.
