Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

Posted on Tuesday, February 6th, 2018

Volunteer Position Title: Wildlife Animal Care Assistant
Volunteer Time Frame: posted until Dec 31, 2022

Contact Info: Linda Glimps aspenvalleywild@gmail.com

Website: www.aspenvalley.ca

Mission: Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit, registered charity located in Rosseau, Ontario. For the last 42 years, we have 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.

Volunteer Position Description: The role of the Wildlife Animal Care volunteer is:

  • to care for orphaned and injured native Ontario wildlife
  • to assist with capture, rehabilitation and release of Ontario wildlife
  • maintain records for rehabilitation animals
  • food preparation and feeding
  • clean and maintain animal enclosures
  • assist with guiding and educating tourists on visiting days

We request a minimum of 4 consecutive weeks of volunteering. To maximize your learning, we recommend a stay of at least 8 weeks.

Volunteer Position Requirements:

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Heavy lifting (more than 10lbs at a time)
  • Standing for long periods of time
  • Outdoor activities
  • Animal interaction
  • Rabies vaccine
  • Tetanus vaccine

How Should Volunteers Apply: Please apply through the website.


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