Wildlife Rehab Ontario

• Placement
  
  Wildlife Rehab Ontario
• Accommodation
  
  
  A bunkhouse on the property which volunteers will be living in. There is a living room, kitchen, and dining room attached to the kitchen. Volunteers will have to share their bed room. Laundry Facilities provided.
• Hostels
  
  You will need to stay 1 night at a hostel in Toronto.
• Mail-holding service
  
  You can use FRONTEERINGS office as a reliable address to have your mail delivered
• Ongoing service
  
  If there are any problems with your volunteer project we are always there to help you and mediate between yourself and the organization.
• Tours
  
  Through FRONTEERING you have the possibility to book tours in Canada after you have finished your volunteer project.
• 24/7 Emergency contact
  
  If there are any problems during you stay in Ontario you can reach us 24/7 to assist you.

Volunteers and Volunteers are the backbone of the organization. It is these individuals, who give freely of their time, that make caring for all the animals possible. The wildlife shelter is run by a dedicated group of volunteers.

• Cleaning and disinfecting cages, work spaces, and equipmentPreparing food and feeding animals on a schedule
• Preparing food and feeding animals on a schedule
• Feeding animals by gavage (a tube into the stomach) and hand-feeding
• Administering medications, basic first aid and fluid therapy to wildlife, Capturing, handling, and restraining injured and orphaned wild animals, Keeping animal records, Observing and recording changes in an animal's health or behavior, Maintaining and tidying the grounds at the rehabilitation centre, Some public education work and Minor repairs of cages and enclosures.

Working at a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center can be very intense at times because of the hours we sometimes have to keep. There may be evening feedings.  Volunteers will be expected to be involved in all aspects of the shelter. Your job will include feeding, food preparation, cleaning, laundry, administering treatment, participating in building projects, painting, etc...

• Required to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks and no more than 12 weeks
• Must complete 2-4 days of training and shadow a senior volunteer before starting independent shifts
• NO SMOKING is allowed on the property.
• Strong work ethics are required: reliable, responsible, honest, good sense of humour, dependable, physically and mentally fit.
• Age: 18+
• No animal allergies
• Current tetanus vaccination
• Good physical stamina and health.
• A love for animals and some general experience of caring for an animal is a must!
• Must read and agree to abide by guidelines and ethics
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of the English
• Training is provided.
• A valid driver’s license would be an asset, but is not required

• Volunteers will learn about many of the species of Ontario and get hands on experience caring for orphaned and injured wildlife. You will learn about the challenges our wildlife faces, and have the opportunity to share with others how they can help to decrease their impact on wildlife. Volunteers also get the opportunity to work outdoors in a beautiful rural setting

• Project location
  

  Sudbury, within Ontario

• Area Famous For
  
  Niagra Falls, Toronto's CN Tower, Parliment Hill, National Parks, Lots of Lakes, Thousand Island, Hiking, Biking, Sky diving, farmland, Vineyards, etc.
• When to visit
  
  All year round!
• Wildlife viewing
  
  Good, In the nearby provincial parks and in the forests away from the city. Many opportunities to see wildlife like deer, moose, Lynx, squirrels, Raccoons, skunks, variety of birds, coyotes, wolves and even Black Bears.

Day 1 - Arrive in Toronto; 
You will arrive in Toronto and stay overnight at a local hostel.
For 4 - 12 weeks - Help, rescue and rehabilitate orphaned and injured animals!FYou will travel by bus (not included) to the project and you will be picked up from the nearest bus station. For the coming 4 - 12 weeks you will have a great time working directly with many different kind of animals while living in beautiful Ontario!
Your last day - you will transfer back to Toronto to take a flight back home. Of course it is possible to extend your stay in Canada and travel around or visit other cities; we can help you with trips and/or accommodation you would like to arrange.

A bunkhouse on the property which volunteers will be living in. There is a living room, kitchen, and dining room attached to the kitchen. Volunteers will have to share their bed room. Wireless internet provided.

Things to bring from home

• Clothes for cold temperatures as well as for summer for warm temperatures. Make these clothes are allowed to get dirty. Make sure to bring gloves, a toque and warm socks with you.
• Comfortable walking shoes are essential, and you should also pack a raincoat and some sun block
• Linen and towels will be provided.

Meals

Volunteers will have a full kitchen to cook meals. Groceries can be bought in the nearby town.

Location

The project is set in the middle of “cottage country” and in a pretty remote location.   There is no bus service in the area, but we do arrange to take volunteers into one of the nearby towns regularly to buy groceries.  Several lakes are nearby and is ideal for swimming and for paddling.