Position: Animal Care
Volunteer
Type: volunteer opportunity with free accommodation, minimum 4 weeks / 8
weeks preferred (see below)
Organization: Aspen Valley WIldlife
Sanctuary
Location: Rosseau, Muskoka, Ontario
Volunteer
Type: volunteer opportunity with free accommodation, minimum 4 weeks / 8
weeks preferred (see below)
Organization: Aspen Valley WIldlife
Sanctuary
Location: Rosseau, Muskoka, Ontario
Aspen
Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a non profit, registered charity located in
Rosseau, Ontario. For the last 41 years, we hav
Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a non profit, registered charity located in
Rosseau, Ontario. For the last 41 years, we hav
e dedicated ourselves to the
rescue, rehabilitation and release of the province’s ill, orphaned and injured
native wildlife. We receive no government funding and rely solely on the
generosity of the public for financial support. We rely on a large and diverse
team of volunteers, whom are passionately committed to the care of the wildlife
we save, for our existence.
We
are afforded the unique opportunity of rehabilitating various animal species
from moose, bear, deer and wolves to raccoons, squirrels and chipmunks. We are
one of the few facilities in the country equipped to accommodate semi-aquatic
species such as beavers and otters. Our facilities are purpose built, in a
natural setting to accommodate the biological and behavioural needs of the
animals in our care. Once treated and rehabilitated, the animals are released
back into the wild. Over the years, various animals have become permanent
residents at the Sanctuary. These are the unreleasable animals due to prior
human intervention. These animals are the voice for sharing our world in a
healthier, more responsible way.
are afforded the unique opportunity of rehabilitating various animal species
from moose, bear, deer and wolves to raccoons, squirrels and chipmunks. We are
one of the few facilities in the country equipped to accommodate semi-aquatic
species such as beavers and otters. Our facilities are purpose built, in a
natural setting to accommodate the biological and behavioural needs of the
animals in our care. Once treated and rehabilitated, the animals are released
back into the wild. Over the years, various animals have become permanent
residents at the Sanctuary. These are the unreleasable animals due to prior
human intervention. These animals are the voice for sharing our world in a
healthier, more responsible way.
Volunteers
provide much needed assistance to AVWS in a variety of ways as outlined in the
following sections. While we appreciate all that the volunteers do for the
AVWS, please understand that the safety and well-being of the animals is our
main concern.
provide much needed assistance to AVWS in a variety of ways as outlined in the
following sections. While we appreciate all that the volunteers do for the
AVWS, please understand that the safety and well-being of the animals is our
main concern.
These
are some of the general requirements to be a volunteer at AVWS:
are some of the general requirements to be a volunteer at AVWS:
To
volunteer, you must:
volunteer, you must:
- Be
in good health; - Be
at least (18) years of age; - Complete
Volunteer application; - Read
and sign all releases; - Provide
a copy of a valid state or government-issued I.D.; - Strictly
follow all safety rules and volunteer policies; - Have
a current Rabies and TB (Tuberculosis) Test, with proof of Negative
result;
We
offer free, shared accommodation to our volunteers. The role of the Animal Care
volunteer is:
offer free, shared accommodation to our volunteers. The role of the Animal Care
volunteer is:
- to
care for orphaned and injured native Ontario wildlife including hand and
tube feeding - to
assist with capture, rehabilitation and release of Ontario wildlife - maintain
records for rehabilitation animals regarding health and feeding schedules - food
preparation and feeding of rehabilitation animals and permanent residents
of the sanctuary. Note: this may require handling of animal carcass and
meat - clean
and maintain animal enclosures - assist
with guiding and educating tourists on visiting days
We
offer internship / co-op opportunities. We request a minimum 4 week
service. To maximize your learnings, we recommend a stay of at least 2
months (8 weeks).
offer internship / co-op opportunities. We request a minimum 4 week
service. To maximize your learnings, we recommend a stay of at least 2
months (8 weeks).
For
more information, please see our website at http://www.aspenvalley.ca
more information, please see our website at http://www.aspenvalley.ca
To
apply for a volunteer position, please complete the application on our website
and forward it to:
aspenvalleywild @gmail.com*
apply for a volunteer position, please complete the application on our website
and forward it to:
aspenvalleywild @gmail.com*
