Wildlife Care (Downsview Park)
During the busy spring and summer seasons, there can be upwards of 300 wild animals in care at Toronto Wildlife Centre at one time. Wildlife rehabilitation volunteers play an integral role in the rehabilitation of patients by providing care to the animals and assisting with facility maintenance.
What You’ll do
Provide care (including monitoring, feeding and weighing) to wild patients
Clean animal cages and laundry
Help maintain the wildlife hospital and rehabilitation facilities
Time Commitment
Wildlife Care Volunteers are asked to commit to one scheduled shift of 4 hours a week for a minimum of one year. There are 2 possible shifts per day:
Morning: 9am-1pm
Afternoon: 1-5pm
* Spring and summer are the busiest seasons at TWC and our Rehabilitation staff rely heavily on volunteers’ assistance to provide care to all of our patients during that time While we understand that time off is sometimes needed, we ask that you commit to no more than 3 missed shifts between the beginning of April and the end of September*
Requirements
18 years of age
Interest in and respect for the unique needs of wild animals
Possess a strong comprehension of English
Up-to-date tetanus vaccination
Rabies vaccination is an asset
Non-profit volunteer experience is an asset
Training
Wildlife Care volunteers are required to complete both Basic Skills Online Training and will be scheduled for 4 General Support Training shifts prior to starting in Wildlife Care. Volunteers are then paired with a staff member or experienced volunteer for their initial shifts for hands-on training.
