from 710€
Perfect 4.6
(11)
Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Intern
4 - 50 weeks
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Age 18 - 50+
Perfect 4.6
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Verified by Volunteer World
Perfect 4.6 ·
·
4 - 50 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Highlights
- Every day is different, expect the unexpected.
- Wildlife Rehabilitation is a demanding job, you will be challenged in everyway. We are here to support you through your journey!
- Meet likeminded people from around the world and make life long friendships
- No experience? no problem! We will train you and support you in everyway!
- Hands on experience with Canadian Wildlife
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
About the program
Join us at CCWS and help raise and care for orphaned, injured and sick native B.C. mammal species. Mission: Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release.
Mission: Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release.
Critter Care Wildlife Society is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre that specializes in the treatment, care and release of sick, injured and orphaned Native Mammal species of British Columbia. We are the only facility specializing in the care of ...
Typical day
A day in the life of an intern (during baby season)
6am - During baby season this will often be your first feed. You may have multiple species to feed all before morning meeting.
8:45am - Morning meeting - by this time you are expected to have finished your breakfast and dishes and have fed and ...
Free-time activities
You will have two non-consecutive days off a week. You are free to do as you wish on your days off but be aware If you have babies you are still required to feed them, even on days off. Depending on the time of year we frequently do team building activities and occasionally go off-site for Ice ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
We accept interns aged 18-35 years old, year-round! We are currently taking applications for the remainder of 2024 as well as 2025 and early 2026. Between Oct- Feb it is a minimum of 4 weeks and March - Sept it is a minimum of 8 weeks. Priority goes to those wanting to stay long term.
Travel - our closest international airports are YVR (Vancouver International airport) and YXX (Abbotsford International airport). We recommend getting a direct flight to one of these airports. Interns are expected to make their own way from the airport to the centre, typically by Uber or Taxi. We are able to provide you with a customs letter to help travel go smoothly.
For stays 6 months and under you are required to have an ETA
For stays over 6 months we recommend getting an IEC
Refer to the Canadian government website for further details regarding visas. Please note we do not do Visa applications or assist with permits.
Before your arrival you are expected to have had a minimum of 2 Covid-19 vaccines and an up-to-date tetanus shot. You will also need to provide us with a criminal/ background check (due to the shared the accommodation). You are required to get your own travel and health insurance.
Close to your arrival date we will reach out to you via email and confirm all details and ensure we have someone ready and available for your arrival to our centre! We look forward to welcoming you.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
4 weeks (min. stay)
710€
8 weeks
1,419€
25 weeks
3,831€
50 weeks (max. stay)
7,379€
Average fees
162€/week
Meet your organization
Critter Care Wildlife
Perfect 4.6
(11 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 1984
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Jess
Spoken languages: English
About the project
Rescuing wildlife since 1984, each year we save over 3,000 animals.
11 reviews · 4.6
Location
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